Fierce and Merciful

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Fierce adjective - Violently unfriendly or aggressive in disposition.

Usage example: the Vikings had a well-earned reputation for being fierce warriors

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Merciful is an antonym for fierce.

Nearby Words: fiercely, fierceness

Merciful adjective - Showing or giving mercy.

Usage example: a merciful god

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Fierce is an antonym for merciful.

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