fierce
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(s) marked by extreme and violent energy
- a ferocious beating
- fierce fighting
- a furious battle
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(s) marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
- fierce loyalty
- in a tearing rage
- vehement dislike
- violent passions
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(s) ruthless in competition
- cutthroat competition
- bowelless readiness to take advantage
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(s) violently agitated and turbulent
- boisterous winds and waves
- "the fierce thunders roar me their music"- Ezra Pound
- rough weather
- rough seas