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.
(..) Cedric Diggory was, as you all know... ...exceptionally hard-working... ...infinitely fair-minded... ...and, most importantly... ...a fierce, fierce friend. Now, I think, therefore, you have the right to know exactly how he died. You see... ...Cedric Diggory was murdered... ...by Lord Voldemort! (..)2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire