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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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The 210-pound Hassan teams with 6-7, 235-pound sophomore Chikasi Ofoma to give the Chiefs (14-5, 4-1) a strong inside presence, but their guards attack the basket with ferocity as well.
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The lyrics throughout the EP juggle ferocity and vulnerability in a way that mirrors the music’s seamless transitions.
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The species is the largest member of the mustelid family, which includes otters, weasels and badgers, and is known for its ferocity and elusive nature.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The 210-pound Hassan teams with 6-7, 235-pound sophomore Chikasi Ofoma to give the Chiefs (14-5, 4-1) a strong inside presence, but their guards attack the basket with ferocity as well.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The lyrics throughout the EP juggle ferocity and vulnerability in a way that mirrors the music’s seamless transitions.
—Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
The species is the largest member of the mustelid family, which includes otters, weasels and badgers, and is known for its ferocity and elusive nature.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Ferocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferocity. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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