Friday, September 26, 2008

VIRULENT

extremely harmful or poisonous bitterly hostile or antagonistic

extremely poisonous or injurious
SYN - deadly, venemous
"a virulent insect bite"

infectious
ANT - atoxic, non-toxic

harsh or corrosive in tone
SYN - acerb, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustic, sulferous, vitriolic

"He did not like the virulent tone of his speech, and made alterations to his speech to adjust accordingly."

"She should have realized that when you come you have a virulent approach you should expect nothing less than a defensive comeback."

"He knew the substance was virulent and so stayed away from it at all costs, even leaving behind his expensive breifcase that had accidently been in contact with it."

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