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Uncommonvirulent
The correct spelling is virulent.
How to pronounce virulent
/ˈvɪɹjʊlənt/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈvɪɹjʊlənt/
Say it like: Vir-ule-nt
The correct spelling is virulent. (of a disease or disease-causing agent) Highly infectious, malignant or deadly. For example: "The politicians were virulent in their hatred of the president."
Usage Examples
“The politicians were virulent in their hatred of the president.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.(of a disease or disease-causing agent) Highly infectious, malignant or deadly.
- 2.Hostile to the point of being venomous; intensely acrimonious.
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