beast.
Any four-footed land mammal.
Meaning & usage
Any four-footed land mammal.
All non-human animals seen as a group.
Language is what separates man and beast.
A person who behaves in a violent, antisocial or uncivilized manner.
A domestic animal, especially a bovine farm animal.
A monstrously unusual and dangerous animal.
Anything regarded as larger or more powerful than one of its normal size or strength.
That is a beast of a stadium.
The subwoofer that comes with this set of speakers is a beast.
Someone who is particularly impressive, especially athletically or physically.
A sex offender.
Something unpleasant and difficult.
A thing or matter, especially a difficult or unruly one.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English beeste, beste, from Old French beste (French bête), from Latin bēstia (“animal, beast”); many cognates – see bēstia.
To impose arduous exercise upon, either as training or as punishment.
To bully or harass.
To engage in sexual intercourse with, particularly in an illicit context.
That teacher is under investigation for beasting wee 'uns.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English beeste, beste, from Old French beste (French bête), from Latin bēstia (“animal, beast”); many cognates – see bēstia.
great; excellent; powerful
Where this word comes from
From Middle English beeste, beste, from Old French beste (French bête), from Latin bēstia (“animal, beast”); many cognates – see bēstia.
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