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Grisly vs. Grizzly

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grisly
Definition

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

Examples

a grisly murder

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grizzly
Definition

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair or a type of brown bear

Examples

whose beard with age is grizzly or The Grizzly bear trashed our tent and ate our food.