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- pronunciation:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an ugly giant or monster in folk tales and children's stories. Ogres are said to eat people.
The people of the village told frightening tales of an ogre who lived in a cave in the mountain.
- similar words:
- beast, Cyclops, ghoul, giant, monster
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| definition 2: |
a very evil, ugly, or cruel person.
The football coach can be an ogre when his team loses.- synonyms:
- monster, savage
- similar words:
- brute, ghoul
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| related words: |
goblin |
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| derivations: |
ogreish (adj.), ogreishly (adv.) |
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