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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Adjective
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Hive Systems ran its testing using a black box approach, essentially starting from scratch to brute force an attack.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025 -
Efficiency is key in both Kung Fu and business, emphasizing automation and delegation over brute force and long hours.—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Launch control is a wild ride, equal parts fun and brutal, as all that boost sends the V-6 screaming.—
Jonny Lieberman,
Robb Report,
16 Aug. 2025
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The course is a brutal, out-and-back journey of 100 miles through Colorado’s rugged high country, demanding over 15,000 feet of climbing.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Wild pigs, also known as feral swine, have been in the U.S. since the 1500s.—
Vanessa Countryman,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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However, this remarkable biodiversity was nearly destroyed following the introduction of invasive mammals brought by humans – specifically, feral sheep and domestic cats.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Ferine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferine. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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