Beast ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Beast ( noun )

1. An animal as opposed to a human, especially a large quadruped.
2. An animal or creature with bestial characteristics.
3. A brutal or insensitive person.

Origin:

Middle english beste, from old english bēost; akin to old high german biest beast.

Examples:

1. The safari tour guide pointed out the different beasts roaming the savannah.
2. The werewolf was a beast of legend.
3. He acted like a beast, hitting her in front of everyone.
4. The beast was captured and taken to the zoo.
5. The beast was so fierce that no one dared to get close to it.

(As a verb)

Beast ( verb )

1. An animal as opposed to a human, especially a large quadruped.
2. An animal or creature with bestial characteristics.
3. A brutal or insensitive person.

Origin:

Middle english beste, from old english bēost; akin to old high german biest beast.

Examples:

1. The safari tour guide pointed out the different beasts roaming the savannah.
2. The werewolf was a beast of legend.
3. He acted like a beast, hitting her in front of everyone.
4. The beast was captured and taken to the zoo.
5. The beast was so fierce that no one dared to get close to it.