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virulent

The correct spelling is virulent.

How to pronounce virulent

/ˈvɪɹjʊlənt/
adjective

IPA: /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. 1.(of a disease or disease-causing agent) Highly infectious, malignant or deadly.
  2. 2.Hostile to the point of being venomous; intensely acrimonious.

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