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virulent [ˈvɪrʊlənt] adj
1. (Medicine / Pathology) a. (of a microorganism) extremely infective b. (of a disease) having a rapid course and violent effect 2. extremely poisonous, injurious, etc. 3. extremely bitter, hostile, etc. [from Latin vīrulentus full of poison, from vīrus poison; see virus] virulently adv ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
virulent adjective 1. vicious, vindictive, bitter, hostile, malicious, resentful, acrimonious, malevolent, spiteful, venomous, rancorous, splenetic, envenomed A virulent personal campaign is being waged against him. vicious kind, warm, sympathetic, benign, compassionate, amiable, magnanimous Translations virulent [ˈvɪrʊlənt] adj (frm) → virulento/a virulent [ˈvɪrʊlənt] adj (frm) → virulento/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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And thou, red judge, if thou would say audibly all thou hast done in thought, then would every one cry: "Away with the nastiness and the virulent reptile These two clauses have been the source of much virulent invective and petulant declamation against the proposed Constitution. In fact, in these virulent and sordid competitions, the trappers of each party were more intent upon injuring their rivals, than benefitting themselves; breaking each other's traps, trampling and tearing to pieces the beaver lodges, and doing every thing in their power to mar the success of the hunt. |
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