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Definition of viciousness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

viciousness

noun
 
/ˈvɪʃəsnəs/
 
/ˈvɪʃəsnəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. violent and cruel behaviour
    • Police were shocked by the viciousness of the assault.
  2. great hate and anger
    • I couldn't believe the viciousness of the attacks on his character.
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