ferine

adjective

ˈfir-ˌīn How to pronounce ferine (audio)
Definition of ferinenext
as in brute
having or showing the nature and appetites of a lower animal the boxer's ferine ferocity in the ring is legendary

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  1. brute
  2. brutal
  3. feral
Adjective
  • Vea is a challenge for a 49ers’ offensive line that depends on agility, angles and leverage rather than brute force under the instruction of run game coordinator/line coach Chris Foerster.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Regardless of Tuesday's outcome, Trump's cultural influence has reshaped the country's political landscape by brute force.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of brute
Adjective
  • Wealth and income gaps have grown dramatically and housing costs are brutal.
    Gary Langer, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Riley Keough and Lily Gladstone (who earned an Emmy nomination for her work in the show) make a formidable duo as an author and a police officer, respectively, investigating the brutal murder of a 14-year-old girl in a small town in Canada.
    Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of brutal
Adjective
  • In the 10 days since Lavin first posted the song on TikTok, it’s gone from a feral cry of anger into a genuine viral moment complete with millions of views and people in Lavin’s corner.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
  • In neighboring Comal County, two feral cats tested positive for rabies last month.
    Brooke Park, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of feral
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“Ferine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferine. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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