viciousness

Definitions

The quality or state of being deliberately cruel, violent, or malicious.

The state of being savage, dangerous, or aggressive in nature.

Examples

The viciousness of the storm destroyed everything in its path.

He was taken aback by the sheer viciousness of her verbal attack.

The predator displayed a terrifying level of viciousness while hunting its prey.

Synonyms

cruelty malice savagery ferocity wickedness brutality malevolence

Antonyms

kindness gentleness benevolence compassion mercy tenderness humanity