Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

divine-wrath

Noun

/dɪˈvaɪn ræθ/

Definition

Divine wrath refers to the intense anger or punishment inflicted by a deity or god, especially towards those who have committed moral wrongs or transgressions.

Examples

The text describes a story where the king faced divine wrath for his unjust actions.
Many followers believe that natural disasters can be a manifestation of divine wrath against human misdeeds.
In literature, characters often face challenges that they attribute to divine wrath as a way of illustrating their moral dilemmas.

Meaning

The concept of divine wrath is often associated with religious beliefs where a higher power is believed to respond to human behavior, particularly sin or injustice, with anger or punishment.