hirviö — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
hirviö is used for these senses in English:
- beast A person who behaves in a violent, antisocial or uncivilized manner.
- beast (figuratively) Something unpleasant and difficult.
- monster (figuratively, humorous) A badly behaved person, especially a child; a brat.
- ogre (mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
- ogre (figuratively) A cruel person.
beast — full definition
- noun A large or dangerous four-footed animal.
- noun A cruel, violent, or uncivilized person.
- noun Informally, someone or something remarkably powerful, impressive, or difficult.
monster — full definition
- noun A frightening, dangerous creature, often imaginary or mythical.
- noun A cruel, heartless person, especially one who commits terrible acts.
- adj Extremely large or impressive.
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