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Ogre

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

Definition

an imaginary monster in fairy tales and folklore who is typically depicted as a large, ugly, and cruel man-eater

Synonyms & similar words

demon fiend monster devil monster beast giant fiend brute ogress bogeyman goblin troll dragon demon cyclops leviathan colossus behemoth creature ogroid man-eater werewolf vampire

Example sentences

  1. The ogre in the story was so big he could barely fit in the room.
  2. The ogre was very angry when he found out the children had eaten all his food.
  3. The ogre chased the children through the forest.
  4. The ogre's voice was very deep and scary.
  5. The ogre had a big club that he used to hit things.

Quotes

  • 'Heave ho, heave ho, the ogre's coming, ho!' - Jean Ingelow
  • 'The ogre always has to be conquered by the smallest and weakest of us.' - John Steinbeck
  • 'The ogre faced the knight, who bravely stood his ground.' - Unknown

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