Behaviour vs Viciousness - What's the difference?
behaviour | viciousness |
The way a living creature behaves or acts.
* 2014 , A teacher, "
The way a device or system operates.
the characteristic of being vicious
the desire to cause harm to others; extreme cruelty
As nouns the difference between behaviour and viciousness
is that behaviour is the way a living creature behaves or acts while viciousness is the characteristic of being vicious.behaviour
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* (US) * (obsolete)Noun
(en noun)- She can't stop the strange behaviour because she has OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).
Choosing a primary school: a teacher's guide for parents", The Guardian , 23 September 2014:
- Teachers will probably be on their best behaviour for your visit – but don't be upset if they don't even notice you; they've got enough going on.