Grim and Tame

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Grim adjective - Violently unfriendly or aggressive in disposition.

Usage example: grim warriors heading into battle

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Tame is an antonym for grim.

Nearby Words: grimy, grimly, grimed

Tame adjective - Changed from the wild state so as to become useful and obedient to humans.

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Grim is an antonym for tame.

Nearby Words: tamed, taming, tamer, tamely

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