Antonyms for virulent
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : vir-yuh-luhnt, vir-uh- |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈvɪr yə lənt, ˈvɪr ə- |
Definition of virulent
Origin :- c.1400, in reference to wounds, ulcers, etc., "full of corrupt or poisonous matter," from Latin virulentus "poisonous," from virus "poison" (see virus). Figurative sense of "violent, spiteful" is attested from c.1600. Related: Virulently.
- adj poisonous, lethal
- adj hostile
- The shade resting on the valley appeared that of a mighty, virulent hand.
- Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham
- Duplicates, first buying of, 16—most virulent form of bibliomania, 173.
- Extract from : « The Book-Hunter » by John Hill Burton
- The scientists of Sator knew that the virus was virulent; in fact, too virulent for its own good.
- Extract from : « Islands of Space » by John W Campbell
- As soon as he was out of place, he had again been virulent in opposition.
- Extract from : « The History of England from the Accession of James II. » by Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Chicken-pox will become so virulent as to be mistaken for smallpox.
- Extract from : « Preventable Diseases » by Woods Hutchinson
- This was a folly about which he and Charly once had virulent words.
- Extract from : « Masters of the Wheat-Lands » by Harold Bindloss
- It was almost too abundant; like a rich, virulent weed it grew triumphant.
- Extract from : « A German Pompadour » by Marie Hay
- Its columns were filled with the most virulent attacks upon him.
- Extract from : « Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. » by Benson J. Lossing
- Surely he would respond in kind to Mr. Robb's virulent attack on him!
- Extract from : « Homestead » by Arthur G. Burgoyne
- The president's misconduct on the occasion was the most virulent and protracted.
- Extract from : « Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume I (of 2) » by Harriet Martineau
Synonyms for virulent
- acrimonious
- antagonistic
- baneful
- bitter
- cutting
- deadly
- destructive
- fatal
- harmful
- hateful
- infective
- injurious
- malevolent
- malicious
- malign
- malignant
- mephitic
- pernicious
- poison
- rancorous
- resentful
- scathing
- septic
- sharp
- spiteful
- splenetic
- stabbing
- toxic
- toxicant
- unfriendly
- unhealthy
- unwholesome
- venomous
- vicious
- vindictive
- vitriolic
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