fierce
adjective
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- noun
- verb
- adjective
- adverb
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Senses
Sense 1 adjective
marked by extreme and violent energy
a ferocious beating
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Sense 2 adjective
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
fierce loyalty
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Sense 3 adjective
ruthless in competition
cutthroat competition
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Sense 4 adjective
violently agitated and turbulent
boisterous winds and waves
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- ferocity derivation
- boisterousness derivation
- choppiness derivation
- stormy similar to
Table view of this graph
| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | derivation | Related & opposite | brutality |
| 1 | derivation | Related & opposite | ferocity |
| 1 | derivation | Related & opposite | savagery |
| 1 | similar to | Related & opposite | violent |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | ferocity |
| 2 | similar to | Related & opposite | intense |
| 3 | derivation | Related & opposite | ferocity |
| 3 | similar to | Related & opposite | merciless |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | ferocity |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | boisterousness |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | choppiness |
| 4 | similar to | Related & opposite | stormy |