monster synonyms

monster

n.

  1. A great beast

    beast, beastlike creature, basilisk, imaginary monster, centaur, monstrosity, Gorgon, sphinx, Minotaur, Hydra, kraken, Python, salamander, chimera, lamia, unicorn, echidna, dragon, griffin, cyclops, cockatrice, hippocampus, phoenix, mermaid, hippogriff, gyascutus, androsphinx, dipsas, sagittary, sea serpent, hippocentaur, manticore, hippocert, whangdoodle, roe, bucentaur, rhinoceros, elephant, lycanthrope, werewolf, uturuncu.

  2. An unnatural creation

    abnormality, abnormity, monstrosity; see freak 2.

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