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virulent

IPA pronunciation: /ˈvɪr.jə.lənt/

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Russian meaning

Опасный, ядовитый, злобный

English definition

Extremely severe or harmful in its effects; bitterly hostile.

Example

The pathogen evolved into an alarmingly virulent strain resistant to drugs.

Collocations

virulent attack
virulent disease
virulent criticism

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