Fierce
Fierce adjective - Extreme in degree, power, or effect.
Usage example: a fierce wind made the frigid temperatures seem even worse
Severe is a synonym for fierce. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Fierce". popular alternative
Nearby Words: fiercely, fierceness
Severe
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Oscar is known for her stoicism and fierce Lady of War attributes, but she also has a severe crush on Fersen and later falls deeply in love with her childhood friend Andre.
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Despite suffering severe blows at first, Russians quickly recovered and met the onslaught with fierce and, as Germans themselves admitted, surprisingly (given their lackluster performance in war with Finland) capable resistance.
Source: Home by Christmas
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