26984 words

vicious

3 definitions • 9 examples
1
Vicious people or actions show an intention or wish to hurt someone or something very badly:

Examples:

a vicious thug
a vicious dog
The police said that this was one of the most vicious attacks they'd ever seen.
He gave her a vicious look.
2
used to describe an object, condition, or remark that causes great physical or emotional pain:

Examples:

a vicious lie/accusation/rumour
I have a vicious headache.
3
(of an act) intending to hurt badly, or (of a person or animal) likely to be violent:

Examples:

I don’t believe he is a vicious dog.
The few who disagreed became the targets of vicious written attacks on the Internet.

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