Meaning & use
beast
A large, often dangerous four-footed animal, or, informally, a person who behaves cruelly.
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A wild beast prowled somewhere near the campsite all through the night.
Her ex-boyfriend turned out to be a real beast once she stopped agreeing with him.
A note on using this word
In casual speech, calling something 'a beast' can also be a compliment meaning it is impressively powerful or skilled.
Words with a similar meaning
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