BEAST

Savage animal, capitalized

Beast typically refers to a large, fearsome animal, often wild or dangerous.

It can also be used metaphorically to describe a person with exceptional skill or strength in a particular field: He's a beast on the basketball court.

In internet slang, beast can also mean something awesome or impressive.

derogatory

brute

Cruel, violent person

cruel · violent · uncivilized · heartless · abuser · aggressor · predator · monster · despicable · inhuman

monster

demon

Malevolent supernatural being

  • ogreMonstrous man-eating giant
  • fiendCruel person or enthusiast
  • horrorExtreme fear or disgust

nightmare · dragon · chimera · werewolf · minotaur · hydra · grotesque · abomination · mythical · legendary

animal

creature

Living, sentient entity

  • wildNot domesticated or controlled
  • predatorOrganism that consumes others
  • feralWild after domestication

fangs · claws · fur · untamed · savage · prowling · jungle · ferocious · carnivore · monstrous

strength

powerhouse

Source of great energy

muscular · dominant · unstoppable · formidable · mighty · brute · colossus · strongman · athlete · imposing

excellence

genius

Person of rare brilliance

  • prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
  • masterAuthority or controller
  • virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer

phenom · skilled · talented · exceptional · dominating · elite · expert · ace · MVP · legend

burden

toil

Strenuous, prolonged effort

  • laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
  • hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
  • drudgeryHard, boring work

struggle · yoke · oxen · mule · workhorse · donkey · pack · cargo · hauling · servitude

Categories
Opposites
wildness/tameness

BEASTpet

Domesticated household companion

domesticated animal · lap dog · livestock · farm animal · companion animal

human vs. animal nature

BEASThuman

Homo sapiens individual

human being · person · man · woman · gentleman

brutishness vs. gentleness

BEASTbeauty

Aesthetic excellence

angel · saint · gentle soul · sweetheart · lamb

Phrases
Family

beasts, beastly, beastliness

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG