virulent
US /ˈvɪr.jə.lənt/
UK /ˈvɪr.jə.lənt/
1.
virulen, berbahaya, ganas
extremely severe or harmful in its effects
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The disease was caused by a highly virulent strain of bacteria.
Penyakit itu disebabkan oleh strain bakteri yang sangat virulen.
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The new variant of the virus is more virulent than the original.
Varian baru virus ini lebih virulen daripada yang asli.
2.
sengit, bermusuhan, tajam
bitterly hostile
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The debate was marked by virulent attacks from both sides.
Debat itu ditandai oleh serangan sengit dari kedua belah pihak.
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He launched a virulent critique of the government's policies.
Dia melancarkan kritik virulen terhadap kebijakan pemerintah.