leviathan
/ˈlɛvɪˌeɪθən, ˈlɛvɪˌeɪθən/Definitions
1. noun
A massive and powerful sea creature in the Bible and other mythological traditions.
“The old ship was destroyed by a massive leviathan in the storm.”
2. noun
A person or organization of great power or influence.
“The media mogul was known as a leviathan in the business world.”
3. noun
A complex and difficult problem or situation.
“The leviathan of bureaucracy made it hard to get anything done.”
4. verb
To overwhelm or defeat someone or something with a great deal of force or power.
“The company’s financial troubles leviathan their competitors.”