FEROCITY Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

ferocity

noun

Definition of ferocity

as in brutality

a very fierce or violent quality; the quality or state of being ferocious the ferocity of the attack The ferocity of the backlash took them by surprise.

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Recent Examples of ferocity But the forechecking winger should bring some ferocity to their fourth line, though his physical nature can get him into hot water with the NHL. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 June 2026 The ferocity of the sun served as another inspiration for Lin. — Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026 In contrast, de la Espriella has promised ferocity. — Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 Tennis champion Carrie Soto is the best player the world has ever seen — her ferocity and determination to win at any cost propelled her to 20 Grand Slam titles, shattering record after record. — Kayla Olson, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ferocity

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Noun

Crump and the family thanked the community for its support and encouraged people to continue to speak out against police brutality.

— Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 24 July 2026
The novel also alludes to contemporary examples of violence in the country’s current, democratic system, gesturing to the ways in which brutality persists in Brazil as state and corporate power continue to commit violence with near impunity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Definition of brutality

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The ferociousness of the defending champs can be, has been, overwhelming for most.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Here, sea level rise is accelerating at some of the most extreme rates on Earth, while hurricanes increasingly are swirling ashore with an unprecedented ferociousness.

— Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026

Definition of ferociousness

Noun

For over 30 years, Judy Reyes has graced Hollywood with her fierceness.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
While the Panthers might have other, bigger needs on Day 2 of the draft, Rivers plays with a fierceness and energy that Morgan can certainly appreciate.

— Mike Kaye March 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026

Definition of fierceness

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