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.
(..) on my ultimate frisbee league this week. No, I'm serious. A few of us on budget have quite a rivalry going with the guys on finance. It's fierce. We get physical. Anybody gets between me and that goal line, I will take that sucker down! Donald, I've been looking for you everywhere. (..)2013 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 1 Season: 1 Episode 1
(..) "We do not sow." Strong. Strong. Those are houses you watch out for. Direwolves and krakens, fierce beasts. But a golden rose growing strong-- ha, that strikes fear in the heart. Look, little loves. (..)2013 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: And Now His Watch Is Ended Season: 3 Episode 4
(..) on a plane. And he told her she was pretty. One time, she punched me in the face. It was awesome. She always looks fierce. She always wins Spring Fling Queen. - Who cares? - I care. Every year, the seniors throw this dance for the underclassmen (..)2004 Mean Girls