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bestial Synonyms

Another word for bestial

Choosing another word for bestial depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Savagely cruel, brutal, or depraved; lacking human sensibility or moral restraint.

Usage Example

"The historical tribunal documented the brutal treatment of prisoners during the occupation."

Strongest
brutal
savage
barbaric
brutish
Strong
inhuman
feral
depraved
cruel
vicious
atrocious

• adjective (Context 2)

Of, relating to, or characteristic of wild animals or beasts rather than humans.

Usage Example

"A low, animalistic growl echoed from the mouth of the dark cavern."

Strongest
animalistic
animal
beastlike
Strong
subhuman

Opposites of bestial

The opposite of bestial shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

humane
human
civilized
merciful
compassionate
noble
rational
gentle
See all opposites of bestial

• Nearby Words

bespoke
bessie
best
bestial
bestiality
bestie
bestow

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bestial. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bestial
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