Synonyms for

Beasts

Verb / bi:sts / Another word for beasts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Beasts refers to animals that are large, wild, and dangerous.

Synonyms & similar words

wolf savage fauna creature animatebeing animal wildcat beast brute animals creatures monsters critters brutes wildlife fauna beings things varmints critters livestock game vermin pests cattle livestock herd flock

Synonyms by register

Formal

creatures fauna brutes animals

Informal

critters guys things

Literary

brutes monsters fiends

Antonyms

humans people individuals mortals civilized beings man

Common collocations

  • wild beasts
  • dangerous beasts
  • powerful beasts
  • savage beasts
  • beasts of burden
  • beasts of the field
  • beasts of the jungle

Word family

noun beast
adjective bestial

Usage note

While 'beasts' can refer to any animal, it often carries connotations of wildness, savagery, or something monstrous and frightening, especially when used metaphorically.

Example sentences

  1. The lion is a fierce beast.
  2. The bear is a dangerous beast.
  3. The elephant is a strong beast.
  4. The tiger is a beautiful beast.
  5. The wolf is a wild beast.

Quotes

  • I am not an animal! I am a human being! I...am...a...man!
  • The world is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.
  • The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.

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