ferocity
/fəˈrɒsəti/ (bre, ipa) · /fəˈrɑːsəti/ (ame, ipa) · /fə-ˈrä-sə-tē/ (ame, mw)
ferocity — noun
1. extreme force, anger, or violence that makes someone or something seem dangerous
extreme force, anger, or violence that makes someone or something seem dangerous and hard to control
The injured tiger still fought with ferocity when the rangers approached.
with ferocity after being threatened
Fans were shocked by the ferocity of the online attacks on Mina.
ferocity of an attack
The wind hit the fishing boats with such ferocity that two ropes snapped.
Coach Rivera praised the ferocity of the team's defense in the final.
During the debate, Senator Park answered every question with ferocity.
- fierceness
the closest broad synonym for strong aggressive energy
- violence
focuses more on violent acts than on the quality behind them
- brutality
stronger and darker, often suggesting cruelty
- savagery
suggests shocking cruelty or a lack of restraint
- gentleness
suggests a soft, careful manner instead of rough force
- mildness
suggests a softer and less aggressive response
- calm
suggests the absence of angry or violent energy
文法句型
with ferocity
the ferocity of [attack/storm/reaction]
用法筆記
Often used after of or with when describing attacks, storms, arguments, or an animal's aggressive energy. In human contexts, it suggests more than simple intensity because it carries an idea of anger, danger, or violence.