VICIOUS


Meaning of VICIOUS in English

adjective

1.

Synonyms: wrong 1, bad, evil, immoral, iniquitous, reprobate, sinful, wicked

2.

highly offensive or reprehensible in character, nature, or conduct

vicious parents who were a bad influence on their children

Synonyms: corrupt, degenerate, depraved, flagitious, infamous, miscreant, nefarious, perverse, putrid, rotten, unhealthy, villainous

Related Word: bad, faulty, poor, unsound; opprobrious, reprehensible; contaminated, obnoxious, septic

Contrasted words: good, moral, righteous, right-minded

Antonyms: virtuous

3.

Synonyms: savage 1, feral, wild

Related Word: brutish; bloodthirsty

4.

Synonyms: malicious , despiteful, evil, hateful, malevolent, malign, malignant, rancorous, spiteful, wicked

5.

Synonyms: intense 1, concentrated, desperate, exquisite, fierce, furious, terrible, vehement, violent

Related Word: severe

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