ferocity

• Nom désignant l'état ou la qualité d'être féroce, sauvage ou extrêmement cruel, ainsi que la violence intense ou l'acharnement manifesté par une personne, un animal ou une chose.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being fierce, savage, or intensely violent.

indénombrable

1. Fierce or violent natureB2formal

   The state or quality of being ferocious, savage, or extremely aggressive.

   Caractère féroce ou violent

   • The ferocity of the lion's attack was terrifying.
   • The storm hit the coast with unexpected ferocity.
   • The soldiers fought with great ferocity in the battle.

   Synonymesaggressionbarbaritybrutalityferociousnessfiercenessfurysavageryviciousnessviolencewildness

   Antonymescalmnessgentlenessmeeknessmildnesstameness

2. Intensity or extreme forceB2formal

   Extreme intensity, strength, or determination in action or emotion.

   Intensité ou force extrême

   • She argued her case with ferocity and conviction.
   • The ferocity of the debate surprised the audience.
   • The team defended their goal with ferocity.

   Synonymesbrutalityfiercenessforcefuryintensitysavageryseverityvehemenceviolencewildness

   Antonymesgentlenessmildnesstimidityweakness