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   Grim (grĭm), a. [Compar. Grimmer (-mẽr); superl. Grimmest (-mĕst).] [AS. grim; akin to G. grimm, equiv.  to G. & D. grimmig, Dan. grim, grum, Sw. grym, Icel. grimmr, G. gram grief, as adj., hostile; cf. Gr. , a crushing sound,  to neigh.] Of forbidding or fear-inspiring aspect; fierce; stern; surly; cruel; frightful; horrible.
   
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   Whose grim aspect sets every joint a-shaking. Shak.
   
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   The ridges of grim war. Milton.
   
   Syn.-- Fierce; ferocious; furious; horrid; horrible; frightful; ghastly; grisly; hideous; stern; sullen; sour.
   
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