fierce, adj.
freq. cnt. 14
freq. cnt. 14
marked by extreme and violent energy
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 16 freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 1
ferocious fierce furious savage
sample sentences
"a ferocious beating""fierce fighting"
"a furious battle"
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marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 2
fierce tearing trigger-happy vehement violent
sample sentences
"fierce loyalty""in a tearing rage"
"vehement dislike"
"violent passions"
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ruthless in competition
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
bowelless cutthroat fierce
sample sentences
"cutthroat competition""bowelless readiness to take advantage"
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violently agitated and turbulent
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
boisterous fierce rough
sample sentences
"boisterous winds and waves""the fierce thunders roar me their music"- Ezra Pound
"rough weather"
"rough seas"
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