n.
Function: adjective
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Synonyms: FIERCE 1, barbarous, cruel, ferocious, grim, inhuman, inhumane, savage, truculent, wolfish
Related Words: baleful, malefic, maleficent, malign, sinister; implacable, relentless, unrelenting; fearful, horrible, horrific, terrific
Contrasted Words: compassionate, sympathetic, tender; clement, forbearing, lenient, merciful; humane
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Synonyms: GRAVE 3, dangerous, grievous, major, serious, ugly