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fearsome
(fear|some)
Pronunciation:
/ˈfɪəs(ə)m/
adjective
frightening, especially in appearance:
the cat mewed, displaying a fearsome set of teeth
Derivatives
fearsomely
adverb
fearsomeness
noun
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