FIERCENESS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word fierceness. (close relations)
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| ferocity | nounn | |||||
noun • the property of being wild or turbulent | ||||||
| fury | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of intense anger • (classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals • state of violent mental agitation • the property of being wild or turbulent | ||||||
| vehemence | nounn | |||||
noun • intensity or forcefulness of expression • the property of being wild or turbulent | ||||||
| violence | nounn | |||||
noun • an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) • the property of being wild or turbulent • a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc. | ||||||
| wildness | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of extreme emotional intensity • the property of being wild or turbulent • an unruly disposition to do as one pleases • an intractably barbarous or uncultivated state of nature | ||||||
| aggression | nounn | |||||
noun • a disposition to behave aggressively • a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack • violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked • the act of initiating hostilities • deliberately unfriendly behavior | ||||||
| antagonism | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors • an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility • (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure | ||||||
| assertiveness | nounn | |||||
noun • aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions | ||||||
| brutality | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of extreme cruelty • a brutal barbarous savage act | ||||||
| force | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a powerful effect or influence • (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity • physical energy or intensity • group of people willing to obey orders • a unit that is part of some military service • an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) • one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority • a group of people having the power of effective action • (of a law) having legal validity • a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base verb • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means • urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate • move with force • impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably • squeeze like a wedge into a tight space • force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically • do forcibly; exert force • take by force | ||||||
| hostility | nounn | |||||
noun • a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the feeling of a hostile person • violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked | ||||||
| intensity | nounn | |||||
noun • the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation) • high level or degree; the property of being intense • the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction) • chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue | ||||||
| passion | nounn | |||||
noun • a strong feeling or emotion • the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion • the trait of being intensely emotional • something that is desired intensely • an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action • a feeling of strong sexual desire • any object of warm affection or devotion | ||||||
| power | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • possession of controlling influence • (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second) • possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done • (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power • one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority • a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself • physical strength • a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world • energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor • a very wealthy or powerful businessman verb • supply the force or power for the functioning of | ||||||
| relentlessness | nounn | |||||
noun • mercilessness characterized by an unwillingness to relent or let up | ||||||
| ruthlessness | nounn | |||||
noun • mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity • feelings of extreme heartlessness | ||||||
| savagery | nounn | |||||
noun • the property of being untamed and ferocious • the trait of extreme cruelty • a brutal barbarous savage act | ||||||
| strength | nounn | |||||
noun • the property of being physically or mentally strong • capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war • physical energy or intensity • an asset of special worth or utility • the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty • the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation) • capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects • the condition of financial success • permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force | ||||||
| furiousness | nounn | |||||
noun • the property of being wild or turbulent | ||||||
