English to English Dictionary

Viceregent

A person appointed to rule or govern as the deputy or representative of a sovereign.

Vichyssoise

A thick, creamy French soup made of puréed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and chicken stock, traditionally served cold.

Vicinity

The area surrounding a particular place, person, or thing; the local surrounding district.

Vicious

Deliberately cruel or violent.

Vicious cycle

A complex sequence of events in which each problem produces another problem that makes the first problem worse, creating a continuous feedback loop.

Viciously

In a cruel, aggressive, or violent manner intended to cause harm.

Victim

A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.

Victor

A person who defeats an opponent or enemy in a battle, contest, or competition.

Victoria

A female given name of Latin origin meaning victory.

Victorious

Having won a victory; triumphant or successful in a contest or struggle.

Victory

An act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.

Vide-supra

See above; used in texts to direct the reader to a preceding passage, citation, or note.