žestina

1. ferocity; intensity; vehemence
   Oluja je udarila neočekivanom žestinom. — The storm struck with unexpected ferocity.
   Kritikovao je vladu sa velikom žestinom. — He criticized the government with great vehemence.
2. colloq. (of drinks) hard liquor; spirits
   Ne pijem žestinu, samo vino i pivo. — I don't drink hard liquor, only wine and beer.