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   Vir·u·lent

   /ˈvir(y)ələnt/

   

   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 nontoxicharmlesssafenoncontagious
   • ▪ (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).

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   • 1. virulently adverb

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryVIRULENT definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   6 days ago · 1. adjective. Virulent feelings or actions are extremely bitter and hostile. [formal] Now he faces virulent attacks from the Italian media. Synonyms: vicious, vindictive, bitter, hostile More Synonyms of virulent. virulently adverb. The talk was virulently hostile to the leadership. 2. adjective.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishVIRULENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

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   virulent. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Illness & disability vir‧u‧lent /ˈvɪrələnt/ adjective 1 a poison, disease etc that is virulent is very dangerous and affects people very quickly OPP mild a particularly virulent form of influenza 2 formal full of hatred for something, or expressing this in a ...

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › virulent_adjvirulent, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the adjective virulent mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective virulent, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. virulent has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. pathology (Middle English) viruses (1950s) Entry status.

6. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › virulentVirulent - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary Definition of 'virulent' Extremely potent, harmful, or infectious, particularly in the context of diseases, toxins, or hostile ideologies. "The virulent strain of the virus spread rapidly and caused widespread panic." Detailed Meaning of 'virulent'

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › virulencesVirulences Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of VIRULENCE is the quality or state of being virulent. How to use virulence in a sentence. the quality or state of being virulent: such as; extreme bitterness or malevolence : rancor…

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › virulentlyVirulently Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.