werwolves

/ˈwɜːrwʊlfz/

Definitions

1. noun

legendary human beings that can transform into wolves, especially according to medieval European folklore.

“The villagers believed that the full moon would unleash the werewolves that roamed the nearby forest.”

2. noun

a person who behaves with a fierce or wild abandon, often in a way that is destructive or chaotic.

“After a few drinks, he turned into a werewolf, lashing out at everyone around him.”

Synonyms

  • lycanthrope
  • shape-shifter

Antonyms

  • human