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Meaning of
virulent
in English
virulent
us
//vaɪˈrʊlənt//
uk
//vaɪˈrʌlənt//
#uncommon
Definitions
Adjective
extremely
poisonous
or
venomous
;
harmful
to
health
The
new
strain
of
the
virus
was
virulent
and
spread
quickly
.
highly
infectious
;
causes
severe
disease
The
doctor
warned
that
the
virulent
bacteria
could
cause
severe
illness
if
left
untreated
.
extremely
hostile
;
intensely
resentful
The
politician's
virulent
criticism
of
the
opponent
was
widely
reported
.
causing
damage
;
malignant
in
effect
The
virulent
pesticide
had
a
devastating
impact
on
the
local
ecosystem
.