He has been 'fiercely' denounced by his former associates.
She was suffering through 'fierce' [='excruciating'] pain.
The two teams have had a 'fierce' rivalry for many years.
(..) Protection. Y'all needn't be afraid of me. I've got two ways to protect myself out here, this shirt and this pistol. There are fierce powers at work in the world, boys. Good, evil, poor luck, best luck. As men, we've got to take advantage where we can. (..)2012 Mud