red in tooth and claw

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Synonyms of red in tooth and clawnext
: characterized by or displaying brutal emotion or violent behavior

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“Red in tooth and claw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20in%20tooth%20and%20claw. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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