virulent
US /ˈvɪr.jə.lənt/
UK /ˈvɪr.jə.lənt/
1.
virulento, nocivo, prejudicial
extremely severe or harmful in its effects
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The disease was caused by a highly virulent strain of bacteria.
A doença foi causada por uma cepa de bactéria altamente virulenta.
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The new variant of the virus is more virulent than the original.
A nova variante do vírus é mais virulenta que a original.
2.
virulento, amargo, hostil
bitterly hostile
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The debate was marked by virulent attacks from both sides.
O debate foi marcado por ataques virulentos de ambos os lados.
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He launched a virulent critique of the government's policies.
Ele lançou uma crítica virulenta às políticas do governo.