virulent

[VirĀ·u*lent]

Very bitter in enmity; actuated by a desire to injure; malignant; as, a virulent invective.

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Extremely poisonous or venomous; very active in doing injury.

Adjective
infectious; having the ability to cause disease

Adjective S.
harsh or corrosive in tone; "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

Adjective S.
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom; "venomous snakes"; "a virulent insect bite"


a.
Extremely poisonous or venomous; very active in doing injury.

a.
Very bitter in enmity; actuated by a desire to injure; malignant; as, a virulent invective.


Virulent

Vir"u*lent , a. [L. virulentus, fr. virus poison: cf. F. virulent. See Virus.] 1. Extremely poisonous or venomous; very active in doing injury.
A contagious disorder rendered more virulent by uncleanness.
2. Very bitter in enmity; actuated by a desire to injure; malignant; as, a virulent invective.

Extremely poisonous or venomous; very active in doing injury.

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Usage Examples

The anger that appears to be building up between the sexes becomes more virulent with every day that passes. And far from women taking the blame... the fact is that men are invariably portrayed as the bad guys. Being a good man is like being a good Nazi.

The Middle East is ailing. The malady stems from pervasive violence, shortages of food, water and educational opportunities, discrimination against women and - the most virulent cause of all - the absence of freedom.

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Other Usage Examples

There are better ways we can transform this virulent hatred - by living our ideals, the Peace Corps, exchange students, teachers, exporting our music, poetry, blue jeans.

Women are called upon to defend every bit of progress we have made against particularly virulent attack. But we must also hold out a vision, put forth a positive agenda of what women need and want and then move forward toward that dream.

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