fierce (adj.)

  1. marked by extreme and violent energy; a ferocious beating; fierce fighting; a furious battle

    [ Syn: ferocious , furious , savage ]

  2. marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; fierce loyalty; in a tearing rage; vehement dislike; violent passions

    [ Syn: tearing , vehement , violent , trigger-happy ]

  3. ruthless in competition; cutthroat competition; bowelless readiness to take advantage

    [ Syn: cutthroat , bowelless ]

  4. violently agitated and turbulent; boisterous winds and waves; the fierce thunders roar me their music- Ezra Pound; rough weather; rough seas

    [ Syn: boisterous , rough ]

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