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violence; vehemence; fury; fervour; fervor; severity; fierceness; keenness
競争は激烈を極めた。
The competition became extremely fierce.
彼の発言は激烈に批判を浴びた。
His remarks drew fierce criticism.
決勝戦は両チームによる激烈な攻防となった。
The final match turned into a severe battle between the two teams.