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  1. 1. a. Extremely poisonous or venomous; very active in doing injury. Source: opted
  2. 2. a. Very bitter in enmity; actuated by a desire to injure; malignant; as, a virulent invective. Source: opted
  3. 3. adj. extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom Source: wordnet
  4. 4. adj. infectious; having the ability to cause disease Source: wordnet
  5. 5. adj. harsh or corrosive in tone Source: wordnet
  6. 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. Source: webster
  7. 7. j:100 a. infectious; having the ability to cause disease Source: ecdict

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