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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The young protesters were again met with the brute force of the Kenyan police.—
Troy Onyango,
Time,
24 July 2025 -
Few contemporary artists capture the brute force and fragility of the human body like Jenny Saville.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The match type was made for brutal moments and this match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, was no different.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The angle occurred at the conclusion of a brutal main event that saw CM Punk finally achieve his goal of winning a WWE world title after more than a decade.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the past year, the department confirmed 25 rabid animals, including raccoons and feral cats.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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How about spay, neuter and release, like folks do with feral cats?—
Daniella Walsh,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
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“Ferine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferine. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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