Virulence and Viciousness

Virulence

Virulence noun - Biting sharpness of feeling or expression.

Viciousness and virulence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Viciousness" instead a noun "Virulence".

Nearby Word: virulent

Viciousness

Viciousness noun - The desire to cause pain for the satisfaction of doing harm.
Usage example: simple viciousness can be the only reason for spreading such vile, unfounded rumors

Virulence and viciousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Virulence" instead a noun "Viciousness".
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