vicious synonyms

vicious

modif.

  1. Corrupt

    bad, debased, base, impious, profligate, demoralized, faulty, vile, foul, impure, lewd, indecent, licentious, libidinous; see also wicked 1, 2.

    Antonyms noble*, pure*, virtuous. *

  2. Prone to cruelty

    wicked, evil, sinful; see cruel 1, 2.

  3. Not tamed

    wild, untamed, insubordinate; see unruly.

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