noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   the characteristic of being vicious countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the trait of extreme cruelty wordnet
3. 3
   the desire to cause harm to others; extreme cruelty countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

evilnessamoralityanimalityatrocitybackslidingbarbarity

Etymology

From Middle English viciousnesse; equivalent to vicious + -ness.

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