Synonyms of the word

ferociousness

• n. The quality of being ferocious; ferocity.

brutality

• n. The state of being brutal.
• n. A cruel or savage act.
• n. The use of excessive physical force, often in the form of violence.

cruelness

• n. The state of being cruel; cruelty.

cruelty

• n. (uncountable) An indifference to suffering or positive pleasure in inflicting suffering.
• n. (countable) A cruel act.

harshness

• n. The quality of being harsh.

savagery

• n. the status of being savage.
• n. a violent act of cruelty.
• n. savage or brutal behaviour; barbarity.

viciousness

• n. the characteristic of being vicious.
• n. the desire to cause harm to others; extreme cruelty.