virulent
adjectiveHow many syllables in virulent?
There are 3 syllables in the word virulent.Divide virulent into syllables:
vir · u · lent
How to pronounce virulent:
Definition of virulent:
- virulent (adjective):
- extremely bitter or hostile
- marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
- extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom.
Synonyms for virulent:
acrimonious
bad
bitchy
bitter
catty
cruel
deadly
despiteful
envenomed
evil
harsh
hateful
hostile
jealous
malevolent
malicious
malign
malignant
nasty
obnoxious
poisonous
rancorous
resentful
spiteful
splenetic
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Antonyms for virulent:
animating
anodyne
assisting
beneficial
benign
bland
blessed
calm
energising
energizing
envigorating
fortunate
fresh
gentle
harmless
healthful
healthy
helpful
hurtless
innocent
innocuous
innoxious
inoffensive
invigorating
kind
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