ogre

/oʊɡɹə/

Definitions

1. noun

a large, ugly monster in folklore and fairy tales, typically depicted as a brutish, cannibalistic being.

“The villagers were terrified of the ogre that roamed the forest at night.”

2. verb

to behave in a brutish or violent manner.

“He ogred through the crowd, frightening everyone in his path.”

Synonyms

  • giant
  • monster

Antonyms

  • civilian
  • gentleman