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virulent

UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈvɪrjələnt, ˈvɪrə-/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(vir′yə lənt, vir′ə-)

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virulent
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Sense: Deadly

Synonyms:

destructive, venomous, injurious, poisonous , deadly

Sense: Hostile

Synonyms:

antagonistic, spiteful, hateful, unfriendly , hostile , beastly

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