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truce

fierce, sinister, grim

adjective TROO-cheh Rare

Origin: From Latin trux (fierce, savage)

Usage Note

Truce describes a look, face, or atmosphere that is menacing and grim — uno sguardo truce (a fierce/threatening glare). It is invariable for gender (masculine and feminine share the same form); the plural is truci. Do not confuse with the English noun 'truce' (tregua in Italian).

Examples

"Lo fissò con uno sguardo truce."

Natural Translation

He stared at him with a fierce look.

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