vicious
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Britannica Dictionary definition of VICIOUS
[more vicious; most vicious]
1
:
very violent and cruel
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a vicious attack/battle
2
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very dangerous
3
:
having or showing very angry or cruel feelings
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vicious gossip
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a vicious tone of voice
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I know you're upset with her, but there's no need to be vicious.
4
informal
:
very bad or severe
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a vicious storm
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a vicious headache
— viciously
adverb-
She was viciously attacked.
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He lashed out viciously at his critics.
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The dog snarled viciously.
