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Meaning of virulent

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

virulent

Pronunciation:/ˈvɪɹjʊlənt/

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of a disease or disease-causing agent) Highly infectious, malignant or deadly.

  2. Hostile to the point of being venomous; intensely acrimonious.

    Example: The politicians were virulent in their hatred of the president.