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   virulent

   /ˈvɪrʊlənt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects: "a virulent strain of influenza" Similar poisonoustoxicvenomousnoxiousdeadlylethalfatalmortalterminaldeath-dealinglife-threateningdangerousharmfulinjuriousperniciousdamagingdestructiveunsafecontaminatingpollutingliterary:deathlynocuousmephiticarchaic:banefulhighly infectioushighly infectivehighly contagiousinfectiousinfectivecontagiousrapidly spreadingcommunicabletransmittabletransmissiblespreadingmalignantuncontrollableperniciouspestilentialsevereextremeviolentdangerousharmfullethallife-threateninginformal:catchingliterary:pestiferousOpposite non-toxicharmlesssafenon-contagious
   • ▪ (of a pathogen, especially a virus) highly infective:
   • 2. bitterly hostile: "his involvement with the temperance movement led to his virulent attack on the drink trade" Similar vitriolicmaliciousmalevolentmalignantmalignevil-intentionedresentfulhostilespitefulvenomousviciousvindictivebitterrancorousacrimoniousmordantastringentincisivecuttingbitingscathingcausticstingingblisteringsearingwitheringabusivemeannastyaggressivesavageharshdevastatinginformal:bitchycattyliterary:maleficmaleficentOpposite amicablebenevolent

   Word Origin late Middle English (originally describing a poisoned wound): from Latin virulentus, from virus ‘poison’ (see virus).

   Derivatives

   • 1. virulently adverb

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   VIRULENT definition: 1. A virulent disease or poison is dangerous and spreads or affects people very quickly: 2. full…. Learn more.

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   1. a. : marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course. a virulent infection. b. : able to overcome bodily defensive mechanisms : markedly pathogenic. virulent bacteria. 2. : extremely poisonous or venomous. 3. : full of malice : malignant. virulent racists. 4. : objectionably harsh or strong. virulent criticism. virulently adverb. Synonyms.

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   Virulent definition: actively poisonous; intensely noxious. See examples of VIRULENT used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVIRULENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   VIRULENT meaning: 1. A virulent disease or poison is dangerous and spreads or affects people very quickly: 2. full…. Learn more.

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   adj. 1. actively poisonous; intensely noxious. 2. highly infective: a virulent disease. 3. violently or spitefully hostile.

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   virulent. /ˈvɪrələnt/ IPA guide. A virulent disease is one that's infectious, spreading, and making lots of people sick, while a virulent rant is just a verbal attack, causing sickness of the emotional kind. Either way, something virulent puts a strain on the people who get it.

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   Definition of virulent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVIRULENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   (vɪrjʊlənt ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Virulent feelings or actions are extremely bitter and hostile. [formal] Now he faces virulent attacks from the Italian media. Friends spoke of 'a virulent personal campaign' being waged against him. Synonyms: vicious, vindictive, bitter, hostile More Synonyms of virulent.

10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › virulentvirulent - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jun 2, 2024 · virulent (comparative more virulent, superlative most virulent) Of animals, plants, or substances: extremely venomous or poisonous. Antonyms: harmless, nonvirulent Extremely hostile or malicious; intensely acrimonious.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVIRULENT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    VIRULENT meaning: 1. A virulent disease or poison causes severe illness very quickly. 2. criticizing or hating…. Learn more.