Meaning & use
viciously
In a way that is violently cruel, aggressive, or intended to hurt someone deeply.
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The dog attacked viciously the moment the stranger stepped onto the property.
Critics viciously attacked the film for its weak script and poor acting.
A note on using this word
Applies to physical attacks as well as harsh verbal criticism or satire aimed at a person's work.
Words with a similar meaning
brutallysavagely
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