get vicious

Frequency: 6.56.5 per million words

To begin to be malicious or violent, often in a specific situation.

viciousVERBS + vicious

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get

Examples (10)

  • The computer wars are going to get vicious over the next few years.
  • The debate started calmly, but then it began to get really vicious.
  • If you tease that dog, it might get vicious.
  • His temper can get quite vicious when he's under pressure.
  • The competition among the sales teams could get vicious by the end of the quarter.
  • When negotiations fail, discussions often get vicious.
  • The argument quickly started to get vicious, with personal attacks flying.
  • Be careful not to let the online comments get vicious.
  • She warned him not to let the situation get vicious between them.
  • The disease can get vicious if not treated early.