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.
(..) having knowledge of your mother. I have another true thing to tell you, Unferth Kin-Slayer. If your strength and heart was as strong and fierce as your words, Grendel would not feel free to murder and gorge on your people, without fear of retaliation. Tonight will be different! (..)2007 Beowulf