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vicious

The word “vicious” has 2 syllables: vi-cious

It's pronounced as /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

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In the thesaurus, “vicious” has 285 synonyms and 149 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vicious along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for vicious

Antonyms for vicious

Meanings of vicious

  • adjective
    1. Violent, destructive and cruel.
    2. Savage and aggressive.
    3. Pertaining to vice; characterised by immorality or depravity.

Example Sentences

  • The dog became vicious when it felt threatened.
  • He was the victim of a vicious attack.
  • The storm brought vicious winds that damaged many houses.
  • She responded with a vicious insult during the argument.
  • The criminals planned a vicious robbery in broad daylight.

On this page you'll find 434 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vicious, such as: abandoned, abated, abetted, abhorrent, accentuated, acrid, acrimonious.

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