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viruses

The word “viruses” has 3 syllables: vi-ru-ses

It's pronounced as /ˈvaɪrəsɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for viruses?

In the thesaurus, “viruses” has 15 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for viruses

Antonyms for viruses

Meanings of viruses

  • noun
    1. A submicroscopic, non-cellular structure consisting of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and often causes disease in the host organism.
    2. A disease caused by these organisms.
    3. Venom, as produced by a poisonous animal etc.
    4. A type of malware which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as disks, often causing damage to systems and data; also computer virus.
    5. Any type of malware.

Example Sentences

  • Scientists study how different viruses mutate over time.
  • Some viruses can be prevented with effective vaccines.
  • The lab keeps samples of rare viruses for research.
  • Computers can be damaged by malicious viruses.
  • Global cooperation is key to fighting dangerous viruses.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to viruses, such as: antidotes, antivenins, antivenoms, banes, cancers, contagions, cure-alls.

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