Ferocity

noun
/fəˈrɑː.sə.ti/

Meaning

the state or quality of being ferocious; savage fierceness
the state or quality of being ferocious; fierceness
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.

Example Sentences

The ferocity of the lion's attack surprised even the experienced zookeeper.

The ferocity of the storm caused widespread damage.

The storm's ferocity was devastating.

Synonyms

fierceness, brutality, savagery, violence, intensity, fury
Entry 1
fierceness, brutality, savagery, violence
Entry 2
fierceness, savagery, violence, brutality
Entry 3
fierceness, brutality, savagery, violence, intensity, fury

Antonyms

gentleness, mildness, tameness, docility, calmness, weakness, softness, kindness, calm
Entry 1
gentleness, mildness, tameness, docility
Entry 2
gentleness, calmness, mildness
Entry 3
gentleness, weakness, mildness, softness, kindness, calm

Collocations

unleash ferocity, display ferocity, ferocity of attack, ferocity of beast, ferocity of storm
Entry 1
unleash ferocity, display ferocity, ferocity of attack
Entry 2
ferocity of attack, ferocity of beast, ferocity of storm

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