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Synonyms for (adjective) virulent

Synonyms: virulent Definition: infectious; having the ability to cause disease

Hypernyms: highly infective Definition: (of a microorganism) extremely infective Usage: a highly infective organism

Hypernyms: deadly Definition: (of a disease) having a rapid course and violent effect

Synonyms: sulfurous, sulphurous, caustic, blistering, bitter, acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, virulent, vitriolic Definition: harsh or corrosive in tone Usage: an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose; a barrage of acid comments; her acrid remarks make her many enemies; bitter words; blistering criticism; caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics; a sulfurous denunciation; a vitriolic critique

Hypernyms: unpleasant Definition: disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings Usage: an unpleasant personality; unpleasant repercussions; unpleasant odors

Synonyms: deadly, venomous, virulent Definition: extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom Usage: venomous snakes; a virulent insect bite

Hypernyms: toxic Definition: of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison Usage: suffering from exposure to toxic substances