fearsome creature
Dread-inspiring being
A fearsome creature is any being—real or imaginary—that inspires fear or dread.
The phrase appears most often in fantasy, folklore, and children's stories: Dragons are fearsome creatures, The forest was said to harbor fearsome creatures.
It can apply to actual animals perceived as dangerous: The great white shark is a fearsome creature.
- monsterFrightening imaginary creature
- sea monsterMythic ocean beast
- beastLarge wild animal
- wild beastUndomesticated dangerous animal
- dragonLegendary fire-breathing reptile
fire breathing · demon · predator · sharp teeth · razor sharp · claws · fangs · terror · nightmare · bone chilling · lurking · dark forest · savage · menacing · prowl · horror · leviathan · ogre
threat level
fearsome creaturelap dog
Small pet breed
bunny rabbit · kitten · teddy bear · puppy · domesticated animal
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