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Synonyms of monster

5 similar words

Another word for monster is beast. Other synonyms of monster are monstrosity, monstrous, gigantic and monsterize.

Synonyms and similar words for monster

nounA terrifying and dangerous creature, especially one of an imaginary or fictional kind.

  • beastA monstrously unusual and dangerous animal.

nounA non-player character that player(s) fight against in role-playing games; a mob.

  • monstrosityAn organism showing abnormal development or deformity.

adjectiveVery large; worthy of a monster.

verbTo make into a monster; to categorise as a monster; to demonise.

  • monsterizeTo make something or someone into a monster.

Meaning of monster

  1. noun A terrifying and dangerous creature, especially one of an imaginary or fictional kind.
  2. noun A cruel, heartless, or antisocial person, especially a criminal.
  3. noun A badly behaved person, especially a child; a brat.

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Questions about synonyms of monster

What is another word for monster?
Monster has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as beast, monstrosity, monstrous, gigantic and monsterize.
What does monster mean?
Monster means a terrifying and dangerous creature, especially one of an imaginary or fictional kind.

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