Grendel
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- noun
- /ˈɡrɛndəl/
- Offensive
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monstruo
- People whispered about the Grendel who roamed the streets at night, known for his violent outbursts and terrifying presence.
Examples
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The bully at school acted like a Grendel, instilling fear in all the younger students.
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The one you call the beast, he's your son, grendel.
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"Grendels lurking in the darkness,"
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That's very different than Beowulf, you know, because Grendel's a good, not not exactly good guy, but just not as bad of a guy.
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In the Halloween film, the main character transforms into a Grendel, terrorizing the neighborhood with his monstrous behavior.
Synonyms
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A very cruel person who hurts others without pity
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3.4
A person or thing that causes strong fear or disgust
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7.4
A very unpleasant or cruel person who frightens others
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7.3
A person who is very cruel and hurts other people without pity
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A very evil person who hurts and frightens others
Antonyms
How Violent
Surface Forms
Etymology
Grendel comes from the old name of a monster in the poem 'Beowulf', and people use it for someone who acts like a violent, scary creature. So calling someone a Grendel means they make others feel fear.