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

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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.

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6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvirulent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   /ˈvɪrələnt/ (of a disease or poison) extremely dangerous or harmful and quick to have an effect. a virulent form of influenza. a particularly virulent flu germ. Topics Health problems c2. Want to learn more?

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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.

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

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   A virulent disease or poison is extremely powerful and dangerous. A very virulent form of the disease appeared in Belgium. ...a particularly virulent strain of the virus. Synonyms: deadly, lethal, toxic, poisonous More Synonyms of virulent. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   1. a. Characterized by, causing, or promoting the rapid onset of severe illness. Used of a disease or toxin. b. Capable of causing disease by aggressively interfering with the immune system of the host. Used of a pathogen. 2. Extremely hostile or malicious: virulent criticism; a virulent bigot.

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    A virulent disease or poison is extremely powerful and dangerous. A very virulent form of the disease appeared in Belgium. Synonyms: deadly , lethal , toxic , poisonous More Synonyms of virulent

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