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virulent

1. bitterly hostile

“his involvement with the temperance movement led to his virulent attack on the drink trade”

2. (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects

“a virulent strain of influenza”

adjective

/ˈvɪr(j)ələnt/

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virulent

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"The virulent remarks during the debate intensified the _____ between the two candidates."

Select three words related to virulent

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  • ductile
  • benign
  • spiteful
  • malicious
  • hateful
  • obedient

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