vicious

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈvɪʃəs/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈvɪʃəs/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(vishəs)


vicious
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Sense: Adjective: ferocious
Synonyms:
ferocious, fierce Collocations, savage Collocations, wild Collocations, feral, dangerous Collocations
Sense: Adjective: brutal
Synonyms:
brutal, barbaric, barbarous, savage Collocations, atrocious, brutish, brute, inhumane, violent Collocations, bloodthirsty
Sense: Adjective: malicious
Synonyms:
mean Collocations (informal), cruel Collocations, nasty Collocations, spiteful, malicious, malevolent, heartless, unkind Collocations, wicked Collocations, coldblooded, cold-blooded
Antonyms:
kind Collocations, gentle Collocations, compassionate Collocations, kind hearted, loving Collocations, pure Collocations, respectful Collocations, benevolent, charitable, complacent, obliging
Sense: Adjective: sinful
Synonyms:
sinful, evil Collocations, immoral, unethical, bad Collocations, unrighteous, wicked Collocations, vile, villainous, black Collocations, dark Collocations
Sense: Adjective: harsh
Synonyms:
intense Collocations, harsh Collocations, fierce Collocations, extreme Collocations, hard Collocations, ferocious, heavy Collocations, furious Collocations, violent Collocations, blistering Collocations, almighty Collocations (informal), atrocious, excruciating, torturous

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