vicious
adjective
viciousness
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a word derived from
vicious.
Example Sentences
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It unites the teller and those he is assured will laugh in complicity in its viciousness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 21, 2025
Here in Minnesota, meanwhile, many people were lamenting what the attacks on the state's politicians mean in a place that prides itself on its openness and ability to avoid the viciousness of national politics.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2025
Lamar arguably came out ahead with cuts including “Euphoria,” “Not Like Us” and “Meet the Grahams,” which displayed a whole new tier of viciousness from the Pulitzer winner, including unsubstantiated accusations of pedophilia against Drake.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
The viciousness, the pettiness and the diss tracks are all a part of the brutal game.
From Salon ● Feb. 4, 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
