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ogre

noun
/ˈoʊɡər/

Meaning

A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.

Example Sentences

The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.

Example Expressions

treat someone like an ogre

Synonyms

monster, brute, fiend, beast, villain

Antonyms

angel, saint, hero

Collocations

giant ogre, cruel ogre, fairy-tale ogre, terrifying ogre

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