Collocations for "fierce"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "fierce" in context.
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fierce
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- a fierce [animal, creature, beast, tiger]
- the fierce [growl, roar] of the [lion, beast]
- fierce winds [whipped, slammed, shook]
- the competition is fierce (today)
- fierce competition
- a fierce [war, battle]
- have a fierce appetite (for)
- engaged in a fierce debate about
- launched a fierce [attack, onslaught]
- received fierce criticism for
- fierce and [cruel, savage, relentless]
- there is (a) fierce resistance [to, against]
- his fierce determination lead to
- is fierce in [bed, battle]
- is a fierce lover
- a fierce [defender, supporter, critic] (of)
- a fierce [burst, outburst] of rage
- the [throw, shot, pass] was too fierce
- [put up, showed, offered] fierce [resistance, determination, competition]
'fierce' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):