beast

noun

ˈbēst

Synonyms of beast next

: a four-footed mammal as distinguished from a human being, a lower vertebrate, and an invertebrate

: a lower animal as distinguished from a human being

: an animal as distinguished from a plant

: an animal under human control

: a contemptible person

: something formidably difficult to control or deal with

Examples of beast in a Sentence

dogs and other four-footed beasts the birds and beasts of the forest They were attacked by a savage beast. He's a cruel, hateful beast!

Recent Examples on the Web Pharrell’s Billionaire Boys Club has collaborated with Clarks on a shoe that hype beasts are sure to sell out. —

Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 18 Sep. 2023 Finally, God had no choice but to intend to kill the firstborn of both man and beast. —

Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 17 Sep. 2023 The unofficial and optional last step is to smoosh the whole thing down a bit to break the chips up a little and make the beast of a sandwich more manageable to bite. —

Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023 This unique beast was described in a study published September 6 in the journal Nature. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Sep. 2023 Twenty fantastic, colorful beasts are brightening Elgin’s Gail Borden Public Library, just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month and Day of the Dead celebrations. —

Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023 Korine has sowed the seeds for an epic boss battle between Bo and this terrifying creature, which seems more beast than man. —

Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2023 The slippery beast didn’t come with an instruction manual, only trial and terror. —

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2023 Widely regarded as the birth of the summer blockbuster, Spielberg’s 1975 release follows a sheriff, biologist, and seafarer on their hunt to kill the beast who’s turning the waters surrounding Amity Island a certain shade of blood red. —

Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2023 See More

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