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# fierceness

noun (uncountable)

«fierceness» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Fierceness is being wild, angry and ready to attack, like a fierce animal. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fierceness/#m1)
2. Fierceness is very great strength or force, such as of a storm, fire or competition. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fierceness/#m2)
3. Fierceness can mean strong, passionate feeling, such as fierce love or loyalty. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fierceness/#m3)

### In the lessons

In science and nature lessons it describes predators; in stories it describes animals, warriors, storms and strong-willed characters. Phrases: «the fierceness of the storm», «with fierceness», «the fierceness of the battle».

### Examples

- The tiger's fierceness frightened the visitors. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fierceness/#x1)
- The fierceness of the wind blew the fence down. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fierceness/#x2)
- She defended her little brother with surprising fierceness. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fierceness/#x3)
- We were amazed by the fierceness of the competition. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fierceness/#x4)
- The dog's fierceness was only an act; it was really scared. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fierceness/#x5)
- The fierceness of the fire made it hard to get close. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fierceness/#x6)
- But Cadmus was wiser than these earth-born creatures, with the dragon's fierceness in them, and knew better how to use their strength and hardihood. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fierceness/#x7)

### Note

Uncountable. From «fierce» + -ness. Spelling: «ie» as in «fierce» (i before e). Close words: ferocity, intensity.

## In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: God's "fierceness of anger" is a warning in the Torah. Tradition says God is slow to anger and wants people to repent. The prophets ask who can stand before it, and Job uses the word for the strength God gave the horse. In the primary lessons: In science and nature lessons it describes predators; in stories it describes animals, warriors, storms and strong-willed characters. Phrases: «the fierceness of the storm», «with fierceness», «the fierceness of the battle».

### Examples

- Hast thou clothed his neck with fierceness? (Writings JOB.39.19, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/fierceness/#x1)
- And who can abide in the fierceness of His anger? (Prophets NAM.1.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/fierceness/#x2)
- Pour out Thine indignation upon them, and let the fierceness of Thine anger overtake them. (Writings PSA.69.25, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/fierceness/#x3)

### Note

Uncountable. From «fierce» + -ness. Spelling: «ie» as in «fierce» (i before e). Close words: ferocity, intensity.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «fierceness» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fierceness/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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- [Trees and pragmatics of «fierceness» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/fierceness/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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