properly desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind) that is (by analogy) violent passion (ire or [justifiable] abhorrence); by implication punishment

1. anger, the natural disposition, temper, character

2. movement or agitation of the soul, impulse, desire, any violent emotion, but esp. anger

3. anger, wrath, indignation

4. anger exhibited in punishment, hence used for punishment itself

a. of punishments inflicted by magistrates