virulent
/ˈvɪr.jə.lənt/
adjective
- (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in a rapid way.
- Doctors worked to contain the virulent outbreak before it reached the city.
- The venom of that snake is highly virulent and can kill within hours.
- A virulent strain of the flu spread through the school in just a few days.
- Full of bitter, harsh, or angry feelings; very hostile.
- The critic wrote a virulent review that attacked the movie's director personally.
- Online forums can become filled with virulent arguments over small disagreements.
- His virulent comments during the debate offended many listeners.
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