Notorious and Vicious

Notorious

Notorious adjective - Not respectable.
Usage example: a notorious mastermind of terrorist activities

Vicious and notorious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vicious" instead an adjective "Notorious".

Nearby Word: notoriety

Vicious

Vicious adjective - Extreme in degree, power, or effect.

Notorious and vicious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Notorious" instead an adjective "Vicious".

Nearby Word: viciously

Both words in one sentence

  • Unicorn Their eyes are red, and they are very violent and vicious, to the degree of being notorious for man-eating.
    Source: Unicorn
  • Football Hooligans The city of Philadelphia is notorious for having some of the most vicious sports fans in the nation, no matter the sport.
  • Odd Friendship The stoic, soft spoken, respectful, always serious "World Warrior" Low Ki and the loud, vicious, obnoxious and fun loving "Notorious 187" Homicide are the best of buds.
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