Dictionary definition of vicious

1. The vicious predator stalked its prey silently.
2. The gossip was a vicious attempt to ruin her reputation.
3. The serpent's bite was known for its viciousness.
4. The street fight escalated into a vicious brawl.
5. The predator's eyes gleamed with a vicious hunger.
6. The online trolls launched a vicious smear campaign.
7. The political campaign turned into a vicious mudslinging match.
8. The mob descended into a vicious frenzy.
9. The boxer was known for his vicious knockout punches.
10. The vicious winds tore through the town, leaving devastation.
11. The inmate had a reputation for being vicious in prison.
12. The gang's initiation rituals were notoriously vicious.
13. The vicious cycle of abuse needed to be broken.
14. The dictator ruled with a vicious iron fist.
15. He had a vicious temper and was known for his outbursts.
16. The vicious storm caused widespread damage and destruction.
17. Her vicious comments about her coworkers caused tension in the office.
18. The vicious cycle of poverty was hard to break.
19. He had a vicious streak and was capable of violence.
20. The vicious criminal was finally caught by the police.
21. She had a vicious tongue and was not afraid to speak her mind.
22. The vicious rumor spread quickly and caused harm.
23. He had a vicious rivalry with his neighbor.
24. The vicious attack on the innocent victim was condemned by all.
25. She had a vicious streak and often took pleasure in others' misfortune.