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fe·ro·cious
 ferocious
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- pronunciation:
- f
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- features:
- Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
fierce; savage.
Mother bears can become ferocious if their cubs are hurt.- synonyms:
- brutal, fierce, savage, vicious
- antonyms:
- gentle, mild, tame
- similar words:
- bloodthirsty, violent, wild
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related words: |
brutal, cruel, inhuman |
derivations: |
ferociously (adv.), ferociousness (n.) |
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