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Definition vicious in American English

vicious adjective

adjective
/ˈvɪʃəs/
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a vicious attack/assault

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a vicious act of violence

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a vicious thug/killer

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a vicious animal

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He had a cruel and vicious streak.

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It was only a vicious rumor.

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He had a vicious temper.

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Her tone was vicious.

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a vicious tornado

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a vicious migraine

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Definition vicious in American English