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Comparative and superlative forms: more vicious; most vicious
1 : very violent and cruel • a vicious attack/battle
2 : very dangerous • a vicious dog
3 : having or showing very angry or cruel feelings • vicious gossip • a vicious tone of voice • I know you’re upset with her, but there's no need to be vicious.
4 informal : very bad or severe • a vicious storm • a viciousheadache
— viciously adverb • She was viciously attacked. • He lashed outviciously at his critics. • The dog snarled viciously.
— viciousness noun [noncount]
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