1. plural of ogre; mythical monsters or giants that eat human beings
Usage: folklore; fairy tales
2. cruel or terrifying people
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The fairy tale featured ogres living in a dark castle.
• Children were frightened by stories of ogres who captured travelers.
• The movie depicted ogres as misunderstood creatures.
• Some bosses act like ogres toward their employees.
• The ogres in the story were defeated by a clever princess.
• Medieval legends often included ogres as villains.