Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: gruesome

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

A Catholic bishop has condemned the “gruesome” assasination of Gov. Roel Degamo of Negros Oriental and five others on Saturday.

Source: https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2023/03/07/244971/bishop-deplores-murder-of-negros-oriental-governor-five-others/

Adds Sue Deeks, head of program acquisition for the BBC: “In the U.K. we learn about William the Conqueror, the Battle of Hastings and King Harold’s gruesome death in our school history lessons – but those headlines are all most of us can remember.

Source: https://tvline.com/news/nikolaj-coster-waldau-king-and-conqueror-bbc-cast-1235089919/

A different, more stylish, and gruesome version of Jotaro and the gang’s track across Egypt can amuse both seasoned fans and newcomers to the franchise.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/best-nostalgic-90s-anime-ovas/

A FRENCH ARMY BASE, France—Battle cries pierce the smoke and rat-a-tat-tat of gunfire as Ukrainian soldiers fight through and take enemy trenches and dugouts that hide gruesome, bloody remains.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/11/13/military-training-efforts-for-ukraine-hit-major-milestones-even-as-attention-shifts-to-gaza/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=military-training-efforts-for-ukraine-hit-major-milestones-even-as-attention-s

And even its inventors had a fairly gruesome backstory.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/people-only-just-discovering-gruesome-31769741

A particular formula – tongue-in-cheek comedy mixed with gruesome, sometimes slapstick, deaths – gained the franchise a cult fanbase that is still going strong.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/gadgets-tech/television/horror-films-amazon-prime-video-b2435746.html

A single glance at a key moment or a hesitance in a crucial conversation can carry just as much weight as some of the more gruesome elements sprinkled throughout.

Source: https://collider.com/perry-mason-season-2-review/

BOSTON (AP) — Prosecutors in Massachusetts are basing their murder case against a man whose wife is presumed dead but whose body has not been found in large part on a series of gruesome internet searches.

Source: https://drgnews.com/2023/01/27/prosecutor-brian-walshe-looked-up-how-to-dispose-of-body/

Despite the win it was not all smiles for the Wolverines as offensive linesman Zak Zinter was carted off after suffering an injury so gruesome the FOX broadcast refused to show a replay.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/college-football/article-12791413/Michigan-fans-crowd-Ohio-State.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

During 's release, audiences (and a lot of critics) were in the mood for the friendly breed of aliens that helped popularize, and Carpenter's gruesome, aggressive monster movie was attacked for being the antithesis of this.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/horror-movies-critics-loved-audiences-hated/

Earlier this month a woman was mauled by a great white shark twice in a gruesome attack in front of horrified beachgoers.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/11504166/diver-attack-great-white-shark-horror-facial-injuries-australia/

Fans shouldn't be surprised when a series named is full of blood, gore, and other forms of gruesome imagery.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/bloodiest-goriest-chainsaw-man-deaths/

Following several phone calls with Candy, Allan's neighbors told him of the gruesome discovery that his beloved wife was dead.

Source: https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/hulu-candy-true-story-48811538

Given out background knowledge of Poe's life and authorship, the viewer is forced to ponder a dark question; could the author who wrote such twisted revenge fantasies be capable of the same gruesome crimes that he's depicted?

Source: https://collider.com/harry-melling-movies-not-harry-potter/

GOVERNOR David Umahi has condemned the gruesome killing of the traditional ruler of Umuezekoha Community in Ezza North Local government area of the State, Eze Igboke Ewa.

Source: https://realnewsmagazine.net/gov-umahi-condemns-killing-of-monarch-warns-politicians-against-inciting-statements/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gov-umahi-condemns-killing-of-monarch-warns-politicians-against-inciting-statements

Hamas slaughtered 1200 innocent, men women, children, infants, in the most horrific gruesome manner.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/world/black-american-solidarity-with-palestinians-is-rising-and-testing-longstanding-ties-to-jewish-allies1

He lost the woman he loved, Casca, to a gruesome fate, as well as experienced betrayal and pain in his relationships.

Source: https://gamerant.com/anime-characters-hate-valentines-day/

He then dragged the overweight body of Cookson into the bathroom and began the gruesome task of cutting up his victim before realising a more powerful tool was required.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/from-racing-to-rottnest-piecing-together-the-full-story-of-perth-s-severed-head-20230428-p5d412.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

However, his admiration never wavered (even if he did kill him in a pretty gruesome manner), and the latest appearance by the Gardener proves Thanos was right to hold him in the highest regard.

Source: https://screenrant.com/1-god-thanos-respects-marvel-comics/

However, the gruesome arachnid quickly turns the tables with a devastating combo attack that obliterates Jaggoon with a flurry of strikes.

Source: https://gamerant.com/elden-ring-royal-revenant-combo-attack/