Thesaurus: virulent

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1. a. Extremely poisonous or venomous; very active in doing injury.
2. a. Very bitter in enmity; actuated by a desire to injure; malignant; as, a virulent invective.
3. adj. extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
4. adj. infectious; having the ability to cause disease
5. adj. harsh or corrosive in tone
6. 1. Extremely poisonous or venomous; very active in doing injury. A contagious disorder rendered more virulent by uncleanness. Sir W. Scott. 2. Very bitter in enmity; actuated by a desire to injure; malignant; as, a virulent invective.
7. j:100 a. infectious; having the ability to cause disease