vicious
Translation
vicious, malicious, savage
Examples
He has a vicious dog.
He has a vicious dog.
She spread a vicious rumor.
She spread a vicious rumour.
It was a vicious circle of poverty.
It was a vicious circle of poverty.
Grammar Patterns
a vicious ((noun)) a cruel or violent (noun) He has a vicious dog.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cruel, brutal, savage, malicious; Antonyms: kind, gentle, benevolent
Etymology
From Latin 'vitiosus' (faulty, corrupt), from 'vitium' (fault, vice).
Memory Tips
Something that is 'vicious' is full of 'vice' (immoral or wicked behavior).