beast Synonyms
Another word for beast
• noun (Context 1)
An animal, especially a large, four-footed, or dangerous wild mammal as distinguished from a human, bird, insect, or fish.
"Early explorers documented many unfamiliar beasts roaming the vast savanna."
• noun (Context 2)
A cruel, coarse, filthy, or brutally violent person.
"The novel portrays the tyrannical warden as an unfeeling brute."
• noun (Context 3)
Something that is exceptionally difficult, unpleasant, or formidable to manage or master.
"The final calculus exam was an absolute monster, testing every concept from the semester."
• noun (Context 4)
A person or machine that is exceptionally skilled, powerful, or dominant in a particular activity (slang).
"She is a powerhouse on the tennis court, rarely losing a single set all season."
Opposites of beast
The opposite of beast shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: