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Definition ferocious in American English

ferocious adjective

adjective
/fəˈroʊʃəs/
1

violent and able to cause serious damage or injury

Example

flooding caused by last night's ferocious storm

2

severe or strong

Example

The plan met with ferocious criticism.

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Definition ferocious in American English