Cruel and wicked persons (5)

I believe the answer is:

ogres

(Other definitions for ogres that I've seen before include "Giant types" , "Giants in fairytales" , "Terrifying types" , "She-giant of fairy tale" , "intimidating people" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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