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Vicious
Intense Hostility![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Describes actions or feelings that are not just cruel, but intensely hostile. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/MDCTGJtvmCaHuKgTq6WGc7AqD8w.webp)
Beyond Mean![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Implies behavior that goes far beyond being mean, suggesting extreme aggression. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/oMeWeqJCMWAb8J4WUGziegS6QQ.webp)
Not Light-Hearted![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Contrasts with light-hearted teasing or play; 'vicious' implies real intent to harm. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/eJHWUb3s18yRDowIt5OHgwWvQ.webp)