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   rabid

   /ˈrabɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something: "the show's small but rabid fan base" Similar extremefanaticaloverzealousover-enthusiasticextremistviolentmaniacalwildpassionateferventdieharduncompromisingintolerantunreasonableilliberalbigotedprejudicedbiasedpartisanone-sidedinformal:ravinggung-hoswivel-eyedliterary:perfervidOpposite moderateliberalhalf-hearted
   • 2. (of an animal) affected with rabies: "her mother was bitten by a rabid dog" Similar rabies-infectedmadfoaming at the mouthhydrophobic
   • ▪ of or connected with rabies.

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘furious, madly violent’): from Latin rabidus, from rabere ‘to rave’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. rabidity noun
   • 2. rabidly adverb
   • 3. rabidness noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRABID | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RABID definition: 1. suffering from rabies: 2. having and expressing extreme and unreasonable feelings: 3…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rabidRabid Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of RABID is extremely violent : furious. How to use rabid in a sentence.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RabiesRabies - Wikipedia

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   Rabies is a viral disease that causes encephalitis in humans and other mammals. [ 1 ] It was historically referred to as hydrophobia ("fear of water") due to the symptom of panic when presented with liquids to drink. Early symptoms can include fever and abnormal sensations at the site of exposure. [ 1 ]

5. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsRabies - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jun 5, 2024 · Rabies infects mammals, including dogs, cats, livestock and wildlife. Rabies spreads to people and animals via saliva, usually through bites, scratches, or direct contact with mucosa (e.g. eyes, mouth, or open wounds). Once clinical symptoms appear, rabies is virtually 100% fatal.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › rabidRABID Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Rabid definition: irrationally extreme in opinion or practice. See examples of RABID used in a sentence.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrabid adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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

8. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › rabiesRabies - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Nov 2, 2021 · In developing countries, stray dogs are the most likely to spread rabies to people. Once a person begins showing signs and symptoms of rabies, the disease nearly always causes death. For this reason, anyone who may have a risk of contracting rabies should receive rabies vaccinations for protection. 1:00.