virulent

US /ˈvɪr.jə.lənt/
UK /ˈvɪr.jə.lənt/
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1.

virulento, nocivo, dannoso

extremely severe or harmful in its effects

:
The disease was caused by a highly virulent strain of bacteria.
La malattia era causata da un ceppo batterico altamente virulento.
The new variant of the virus is more virulent than the original.
La nuova variante del virus è più virulenta dell'originale.
2.

virulento, amaro, ostile

bitterly hostile

:
The debate was marked by virulent attacks from both sides.
Il dibattito è stato caratterizzato da attacchi virulenti da entrambe le parti.
He launched a virulent critique of the government's policies.
Ha lanciato una critica virulenta alle politiche del governo.