virulent
adjective | /virulent/
extremely poisonous or venomous; objectionably harsh or hostile
virulent
adjective | /virulent/
Advanced WordsHARDextremely poisonous or venomous; objectionably harsh or hostile
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"A virulent strain of the virus spread rapidly through the community."
"The critic's virulent attack discouraged the young author."
Mnemonic Trick
VIRULENT → VIRUS + VIOLENT: think viral harm — deadly or bitterly hostile.
Etymology
From Latin virulentus “poisonous, noxious.”
Used for toxic disease or extremely hostile speech/attitude.
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