virulence
/ˈvɪr.jə.ləns/
noun
- The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
- Doctors studied the virulence of the new bacterial strain.
- The virulence of the flu virus caused a widespread outbreak.
- The venom's virulence made the snakebite extremely dangerous.
- Extreme bitterness, harshness, or hostility in speech or behavior.
- The online debate escalated with surprising virulence.
- The virulence of his criticism shocked the audience.
- Her speech was filled with virulence against the new policy.
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