Ferocious and Merciful

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Ferocious

Ferocious adjective - Violently unfriendly or aggressive in disposition.
Usage example: Captain Bligh and his castaways bypassed numerous Pacific islands, so afraid were they of the ferocious tribesmen
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Merciful is an antonym for ferocious in violent topic.
Nearby Words: ferociously, ferocity, ferociousness

Merciful

Merciful adjective - Showing or giving mercy.
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Ferocious is an antonym for merciful.
Nearby Words: merciless, mercy, mercifulness, mercifully
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