Vicious

Meaning

deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature

Deliberately cruel, violent, or immoral.

Example Sentences

The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.

The dog gave a vicious growl when the stranger approached.

Example Expressions

vicious cycle

Synonyms

cruel, savage, brutal, fierce, malicious

Entry 1

cruel, savage, brutal, fierce, malicious

Entry 2

cruel, brutal, savage, malicious, fierce

Antonyms

kind, gentle, benevolent, compassionate, merciful

Entry 1

kind, gentle, benevolent, compassionate, merciful

Entry 2

kind, gentle, benevolent

Collocations

vicious attack, vicious cycle, vicious rumors, vicious behavior, vicious circle, vicious rumor

Entry 1

vicious attack, vicious cycle, vicious rumors, vicious behavior

Entry 2

vicious attack, vicious circle, vicious cycle, vicious rumor