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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