Synonyms for

Monsters

Verb / ˈmɑ:nstɜ:z / Another word for monsters — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a frightening or hideous imaginary creature or a real animal that is large, ugly, and frightening

Synonyms & similar words

ogre fiend devil teras goliath giant monstrosity demon lususnaturae colossus freak behemoth monster beasts creatures fiends goblins ogres villains horrors brutes demons dragons ghosts ghouls specters trolls werewolves zombies mutants abominations monstrosities freaks

Synonyms by register

Formal

aberrations anomalies prodigies

Informal

freaks oddities weirdos creeps

Literary

behemoths ogres phantoms

Antonyms

angels heroes saints benevolent beings deities protectors

Common collocations

  • real monsters
  • scary monsters
  • hideous monsters
  • mythical monsters
  • monsters under the bed
  • monsters in the closet
  • fight monsters

Word family

noun monster
adjective monstrous

Usage note

While 'monsters' can refer to literal creatures, it is often used metaphorically to describe people who are extremely cruel or wicked. The plural form is 'monsters'.

Example sentences

  1. The monsters under my bed come out at night.
  2. The Halloween decorations included fake monsters and skeletons.
  3. When I watch scary movies, I always cover my eyes during the monster scenes.
  4. The little boy was afraid of the monsters in his closet.
  5. The scientist created a monster in his lab.

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