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Word: truculence (n)

Meaning: ferocity

Synonyms: insolence, defiance

1. Russell Crowe’s truculence in Gladiator towards the bloodthirsty audience in the Coliseum caused the audience to love him.

2. Lane was grounded for her truculence after she snuck off to meet a boy.

3. Once I saw the truculence in the bear’s eyes, I knew I wasn’t getting out of that cave unharmed.