C2nounformalconflictnature
US/fəˈrɑː.sə.ti/
UK/fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/
extreme, violent force or anger, shown by an animal, person, storm or argument
In context
The ferocity of the storm surprised even the most experienced sailors.
The two lawyers attacked each other's arguments with great ferocity.
Visitors were warned about the ferocity of the dogs guarding the farm.
Words that go with ferocity
adjective + noun
- sheer ferocityThe team played with sheer ferocity in the final.
- unexpected ferocityThe debate broke out with unexpected ferocity.
noun + preposition
- with ferocityThe wind struck the coast with ferocity.
- ferocity of the attackThe ferocity of the attack shocked the whole town.
- ferocity of the stormNobody expected the ferocity of the storm.
verb + noun
- match the ferocityThe army struggled to match the ferocity of the enemy.