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But this candid and absorbing memoir is also a stark reminder of the corruptions of power, the uncertainties of revolution and the frequent viciousness of human nature.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

His drive was known to cross over into workplace viciousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

“If I purposely mispronounced your name, that would probably not be appropriate,” Boykin tried to explain, before Dyson added, “You’re normalizing that kind of viciousness, man. You’re disrespecting the woman.”

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2024

But, she added: "Part of the genius of the original Mean Girls was how it captured the downright viciousness of teenage girls, and some of that predatory bite has been muzzled here."

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2024

“I hate you,” Vivi proclaimed to the tall man with a viciousness that Jude was glad of.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black