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virulent

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virulent
a. (of a microorganism) extremely infective
b. (of a disease) having a rapid course and violent effect


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And thou, red judge, if thou would say audibly all thou hast done in thought, then would every one cry: "Away with the nastiness and the virulent reptile
Thus Spake Zarathustra: A Book For All And None by Nietzsche, Friedrich View in context
These two clauses have been the source of much virulent invective and petulant declamation against the proposed Constitution.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
In fact, in these virulent and sordid competitions, the trappers of each party were more intent upon injuring their rivals, than benefitting themselves; breaking each other's traps, trampling and tearing to pieces the beaver lodges, and doing every thing in their power to mar the success of the hunt.
The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U.S.A., in the Rocky Mountains and the far West by Irving, Washington View in context
 
 
 
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