😈vicious

adjective
/ˈvɪʃəs/

Meaning

Deliberately cruel, violent, or immoral.
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature

Example Sentences

The dog gave a vicious growl when the stranger approached.

The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.

Example Expressions

vicious cycle

Synonyms

cruel, brutal, savage, malicious, fierce
Entry 1
cruel, brutal, savage, malicious, fierce
Entry 2
cruel, savage, brutal, fierce, malicious

Antonyms

kind, gentle, benevolent, compassionate, merciful
Entry 1
kind, gentle, benevolent
Entry 2
kind, gentle, benevolent, compassionate, merciful

Collocations

vicious attack, vicious circle, vicious cycle, vicious rumor, vicious rumors, vicious behavior
Entry 1
vicious attack, vicious circle, vicious cycle, vicious rumor
Entry 2
vicious attack, vicious cycle, vicious rumors, vicious behavior

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