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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
wicked; evil.
They played a vicious trick on me.- synonyms:
- atrocious, evil, immoral, wicked
- similar words:
- base, foul, loathsome, poisonous
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| definition 2: |
likely to be cruel or violent; fierce.
Stay away from the vicious dog.- synonyms:
- cruel, ferocious, fierce, savage, violent
- antonyms:
- gentle
- similar words:
- brutal, dangerous, evil, ruthless, wild
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| related words: |
atrocious, bloodthirsty, cutting, destructive, mean, nasty, tough |
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| derivations: |
viciously (adv.), viciousness (n.) |
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