rabid

/ˈræbɪd/
adjective
  1. Having or caused by rabies, a serious viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals.
    • A rabid dog bit several people in the village before it was caught.
    • Vaccination programs help prevent rabid animals from spreading the disease.
    • The raccoon was acting strangely and later tested positive for rabid.
  2. Extremely enthusiastic or passionate about something, often to an unreasonable degree.
    • He is a rabid fan of the local soccer team and never misses a game.
    • The politician's rabid supporters cheered loudly at every rally.
    • Her rabid dedication to the cause sometimes made her ignore other important things.
  3. Filled with extreme anger or hatred; fanatical and aggressive in opinion or behavior.
    • His rabid opposition to any change made it hard to work with him.
    • The rabid comments on the forum made it clear that no one was willing to listen.
    • The debate turned ugly when rabid insults were thrown back and forth.
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