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viciousness

 

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Noun viciousness has 1 sense
  1. ferociousness, brutality, viciousness, savageness, savagery - the trait of extreme cruelty
    --1 is a kind of cruelty, cruelness, harshness

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Viciousness


Definition:

The state or quality of being vicious; extreme cruelty, brutality, or violence.

Examples:

  • The viciousness of the dog's attack was shocking to witness.
  • His viciousness towards his opponents on the football field earned him a reputation as a dirty player.
  • The viciousness of the hurricane destroyed homes and caused widespread devastation.
  • Despite appearing innocent, she had a streak of viciousness that would surface when provoked.

Synonyms:

Barbarity, cruelty, ferocity, savagery, brutality

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