Dictionary Check: virulent

"virulent" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

adjective

extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom

Example: "venomous snakes"
Synonyms:
adjective

infectious; having the ability to cause disease

Antonyms:
adjective

harsh or corrosive in tone

Example: "an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"

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