ferocity
noun
fe·roc·i·ty
fə-ˈrä-sə-tē 
: the quality or state of being ferocious
the ferocity of the lion's attack
Examples of ferocity in a Sentence
the ferocity of the lion's attack
We were stunned by the ferocity of the storm.
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Each singer brought the full gravel out of their voices while channeling Cobain, but St. Vincent in particular showed a rare ferocity.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Loading your audio article With a mix of ferocity and finesse, three ancient lion costumes sway side to side, shaking their bodies and stomping their feet.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Hundreds more remain confined to their homes and are unable to evacuate due to the ferocity of the clashes, Marín warned Tuesday in a video statement.
—Michael Rios, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Each reveals a different facet of Gaga’s creative persona while showcasing a voice that can blend tenderness and ferocity.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Loading your audio article With a mix of ferocity and finesse, three ancient lion costumes sway side to side, shaking their bodies and stomping their feet.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Hundreds more remain confined to their homes and are unable to evacuate due to the ferocity of the clashes, Marín warned Tuesday in a video statement.
—Michael Rios, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Each reveals a different facet of Gaga’s creative persona while showcasing a voice that can blend tenderness and ferocity.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Ferocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferocity. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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