vicious

• 形容某人或某事物故意残忍、具有攻击性或怀有恶意，也指猛烈、凶险的。

Describes someone or something that is deliberately cruel, violent, or aggressive.

1. Cruel or violentB2formal

   Describes a person or action that is deliberately cruel, violent, or intends to cause pain or suffering.

   凶残

   • The dog gave a vicious growl when the stranger approached.
   • He launched a vicious attack on his political opponent.
   • The bully was known for his vicious behavior.

   同义词barbaricbrutalbrutishcruelferociousinhumanmercilessruthlesssavageviolent

   反义词benevolentcompassionategentlehumanekindmerciful

2. Immoral or wickedC1formal

   Having the nature of vice; morally depraved or wicked.

   邪恶的

   • The novel portrays a society full of vicious habits.
   • His vicious lifestyle eventually led to his downfall.
   • The story warns against the vicious cycle of greed.

   同义词badcorruptdegeneratedepravedevilimmoraliniquitousnefarioussinfulunprincipledvillainouswicked

   反义词ethicalgoodhonorablemoralnoblerighteousvirtuous

3. Severely criticalC1formal

   Bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure; harshly critical.

   尖刻的批评

   • The critic wrote a vicious review of the play.
   • She received a vicious letter from an angry customer.
   • His speech was a vicious condemnation of the policy.

   同义词acerbicblisteringcausticmordantsavagescathingtrenchantvitriolicwithering

   反义词complimentaryflatteringlaudatory

4. Malicious or spitefulB2formal

   Marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful or spiteful.

   恶毒的

   • She spread vicious rumors about her coworker.
   • The article was full of vicious lies.
   • He gave her a vicious look that made her shiver.

   同义词cruelhatefulmalevolentmaliciousmalignantmeanrancorousspitefulvenomousvindictive

   反义词benevolentbenigncompassionategoodkindkindhearted