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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Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
Sindoor's vibrant red color symbolizes feminine valor, power, courage, ferocity, compassion, and grace.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
McKinstry grew up watching videos of Pete Rose, aspiring to play with the same fire and ferocity of Charlie Hustle.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Describing screen tests for the project, Jenkins recalled other actors getting swallowed by Theron’s ferocity.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ferocity
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“Ferocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferocity. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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