Definitions
- Describing a person who is sneaky and cunning, often with ill intentions. - Referring to behavior that is sly, deceitful, and harmful. - Talking about a situation or action that is dangerous and treacherous.
- Describing a person who has the intention to harm or cause pain to others. - Referring to behavior that is spiteful, cruel, and harmful. - Talking about a situation or action that is intended to cause harm or damage.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative behavior or intentions.
- 2Both words suggest harmful or dangerous actions.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people or situations.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Malicious is stronger and more severe than viperish in terms of negative connotation.
- 2Focus: Viperish emphasizes sneakiness and cunning, while malicious emphasizes the intention to cause harm.
- 3Usage: Viperish is less common and more informal than malicious, which is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
Remember this!
Viperish and malicious are synonyms that describe negative behavior or intentions. However, viperish emphasizes sneakiness and cunning, while malicious emphasizes the intention to cause harm. Malicious is stronger and more severe than viperish in terms of negative connotation and is more versatile in usage. Viperish is less common and more informal than malicious.
