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virulent

The word “virulent” has 3 syllables: vir-u-lent

It's pronounced as /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

What is synonym and antonym for virulent?

In the thesaurus, “virulent” has 52 synonyms and 36 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for virulent along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for virulent

Antonyms for virulent

  • affable
  • affectionate
  • agreeable
  • altruistic
  • amiable
  • amorous
  • benevolent
  • benign
  • benignant
  • compassionate
  • cordial
  • friendly
  • genial
  • good
  • good-hearted
  • gracious
  • high-minded
  • humane
  • humanitarian
  • kind
  • kindhearted
  • kindly
  • loving
  • magnanimous
  • nice
  • noble
  • philanthropic
  • philanthropical
  • pleasant
  • sweet
  • sympathetic
  • tender
  • tenderhearted
  • unmalicious
  • warm
  • warmhearted

Meanings of virulent

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

Example Sentences

  • The scientists warned about a virulent strain of the virus.
  • His speech was filled with virulent hatred and anger.
  • They developed a vaccine to fight the virulent bacteria.
  • The debate turned unexpectedly virulent as tempers flared.
  • Officials acted quickly to stop the spread of the virulent disease.

On this page you'll find 88 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to virulent, such as: acrid, acrimonious, affable, affectionate, agreeable, altruistic, amiable.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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