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Beastliness

usgb/ˈbiːstlinəs/Volume
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Beastliness often implies behavior that's cruel or scary, not just animal-like. SlideThe bully's beastliness made the whole class uneasy.
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Using 'beastliness' can evoke strong emotions, showing you condemn the behavior. SlideHis beastliness during the argument horrified everyone.
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The word can paint a vivid picture of someone acting wildly or monstrously. SlideShe recoiled from the beastliness of the raging man.