ferocity
gb/fɚˈɑsəti/ us/fɚˈɑsəti/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 9200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
1
savage violence or aggression
Strong, wild, and often cruel violence or aggression, especially in fighting or attack.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the ferocity of [someone/something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ferocity' with the adjective 'ferocious'. Remember: 'ferocity' is a noun (e.g., 'the ferocity of the dog'), while 'ferocious' is an adjective (e.g., 'a ferocious dog').
Συνώνυμα
savagery (Emphasizes wild, uncivilized cruelty, often slightly stronger and more shocking than 'ferocity'.)
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brutality (Stresses cruel and painful violence, especially toward people, more physical and concrete than 'ferocity'.)
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aggressiveness (Focuses on the tendency to attack or confront; can be less violent and more general than 'ferocity'.)
Αντώνυμα
gentleness (Highlights softness and kindness, the opposite of violent or cruel behavior.)
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mildness (Suggests a lack of intensity or harshness in behavior or treatment.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
the ferocity of the attack
|animal ferocity
|sheer ferocity
|known for his ferocity
|unleash ferocity
|with surprising ferocity
Θέματα
conflict
|violence
|behavior
|emotions
|animals
Παραδείγματα
- The soldiers were shocked by the ferocity of the enemy’s counterattack.
- The lion’s ferocity made all the other animals back away in fear.
- The riot erupted with such ferocity that the police quickly lost control.
- Witnesses described the gang’s ferocity as unlike anything they had ever seen.
- The boxer’s ferocity in the ring intimidated every challenger.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The dog showed great ferocity when it protected its owner.
- Everyone was afraid of the ferocity of the fighters.
- The ferocity of the attack left many people injured.
- They were surprised by the ferocity of his angry words.
- The lion’s ferocity kept the hunters at a distance.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
2
extreme intensity of forces or events
Very great power or strength of something like a storm, fire, or other strong event.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the ferocity of [a force/event]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use 'ferocity' only for people or animals. It is also common and natural to use it for non-living forces like storms, fires, or market crashes: 'the ferocity of the storm', 'the ferocity of the fire'.
Συνώνυμα
intensity (A general word for strength or degree; more neutral and less tied to violence than 'ferocity'.)
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violence (Emphasizes the damaging, forceful nature of the event, especially with physical destruction.)
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force (Focuses on power or strength, and may sound more technical or neutral than 'ferocity'.)
Αντώνυμα
weakness (Highlights low power or little effect, the opposite of strong or intense force.)
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mildness (Describes a soft or gentle level of strength, such as a gentle storm or light wind.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
the ferocity of the storm
|the ferocity of the flames
|the hurricane’s ferocity
|unexpected ferocity
|the ferocity of the crash
|the ferocity of the outbreak
Θέματα
nature
|disasters
|intensity
|weather
Παραδείγματα
- Residents were stunned by the ferocity of the hurricane that hit the coast.
- Firefighters battled the ferocity of the flames for over eight hours.
- Scientists were surprised by the ferocity of the earthquake’s aftershocks.
- The ferocity of the storm tore roofs from houses and uprooted trees.
- Many investors were unprepared for the ferocity of the market crash.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The ferocity of the storm broke many windows.
- We did not expect the ferocity of the wind.
- The ferocity of the fire destroyed the building.
- The town will remember the ferocity of the flood.
- The ferocity of the heat made it hard to work outside.
Ουσιαστικό
C1
entity
3
intense determination or passion
Very strong and intense feeling or effort, especially when someone does something in a powerful way.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] does [something] with ferocity
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think 'ferocity' is only negative. In this sense, it can be neutral or even positive, describing strong effort or passion (e.g., 'work with ferocity'). The context shows whether it feels positive, neutral, or negative.
Συνώνυμα
intensity (General word for strong effort or feeling; less dramatic and emotional than 'ferocity'.)
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passion (Focuses on strong emotion or enthusiasm rather than toughness or sharpness.)
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fierceness (Very close in meaning; can sound slightly less formal and is common for both emotion and effort.)
Αντώνυμα
apathy (Complete lack of interest or feeling, the opposite of intense passion.)
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halfheartedness (Doing something without full effort or energy, contrasting with strong, driven effort.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
work with ferocity
|argue with ferocity
|emotional ferocity
|artistic ferocity
|competitive ferocity
|defend with ferocity
Θέματα
emotions
|work
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- She threw herself into the project with a ferocity that surprised her colleagues.
- He defended his friend with such ferocity that the whole room fell silent.
- The novel is remembered for the emotional ferocity of its central character.
- The team played with a ferocity that showed how badly they wanted to win.
- Her artistic ferocity pushed her to paint late into the night.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She worked with ferocity to finish the job.
- He argued with great ferocity during the meeting.
- You could feel the ferocity of her love for her child.
- The players showed real ferocity in the final game.
- He studied with ferocity before the exam.
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Λημματική μορφή
ferocity
IPA
GB/fɚˈɑsəti/
US/fɚˈɑsəti/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
fe - ro - city (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (fe)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: ferocity
- Plural: ferocities, ferocity
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
ferocities
noun
Core family
ferocious
adjective B2
ferociously
adverb C1
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