vicious
//ˈvɪʃəs//
Adjective
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1
Deliberately cruel or violent; disposed to inflict pain or suffering.
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near the fence.
2
Extremely severe or intense, especially in a harmful way.
The city was hit by a vicious storm that caused widespread damage.
3
Having the nature of vice; immoral or depraved.
The novel depicts a vicious society where corruption is the norm.