1
a
: a four-footed mammal as distinguished from a human being, a lower vertebrate, and an invertebrate
b
: a lower animal as distinguished from a human being
c
: an animal as distinguished from a plant
d
: an animal under human control
2
: a contemptible person
3
: something formidably difficult to control or deal with
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dogs and other four-footed beasts
the birds and beasts of the forest
They were attacked by a savage beast.
He's a cruel, hateful beast!
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Christian Walker, 34, 1B, CAA: Besides being an absolute beast at Dodger Stadium — batting .341 with 19 home runs in 34 games — Walker is a two-time Gold Glove winner with 30-home run power.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The new movie found Eddie and Venom on a buddy road trip to New York, looking to evade authorities – since Eddie is wanted for murder – as well as snarling outer-space beasts sent by Venom’s creator, the evil Knull (played via motion capture by Andy Serkis).
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
He is pulled from nightmare to nightmare by the same beasts who pulled him to hell.
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Beast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beast. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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beast
noun1
a
: a four-footed mammal as distinguished from human beings and from lower animals both with and without backbones
b
: a farm animal especially when kept for heavy work
2
: a mean or brutal person
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