vicious
adjective12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0
very vicious9.0
Common intensifier for vicious.
Emphasizes a very high degree of malice or violence.
Highlights as specifically malicious or violent.
Singles out as notably malicious or violent.
Describes a trend of becoming more malicious or violent over time.
Indicates a moderate degree of malice or violence.
be vicious8.0
Describes a state of being malicious or violent.
look vicious7.0
Describes the appearance of being malicious or violent.
Describes the auditory impression of being malicious or violent.
get vicious6.5
To begin to be malicious or violent, often in a specific situation.
turn vicious6.2
To suddenly change and become malicious or violent.
To begin to be malicious or violent.