τέρας — meaning in English

English meaning

• beast noun A large or dangerous four-footed animal.
• monster noun A frightening, dangerous creature, often imaginary or mythical.

Senses

τέρας is used for these senses in English:

• beast (often, _, collective) All non-human animals seen as a group.
• beast A person who behaves in a violent, antisocial or uncivilized manner.
• monster (informal) Very large; worthy of a monster.

beast — full definition

1. noun A large or dangerous four-footed animal.
2. noun A cruel, violent, or uncivilised person.
3. noun Informally, someone or something remarkably powerful, impressive, or difficult.

monster — full definition

1. noun A frightening, dangerous creature, often imaginary or mythical.
2. noun A cruel, heartless person, especially one who commits terrible acts.
3. adj Extremely large or impressive.

Related Greek words