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virulence
virulence /ˈvɪr.ʊ.ləns/ noun [U]
1 F0 the danger and speed of spreading of a disease: » The virulence of the disease is causing great concern in medical circles.Thesaurus+: ↑Passing on illness and causing disease2 F0 FORMAL very strong feelings of hating or opposing something or someone: » We are witnessing racism of a virulence that we haven't seen in Europe since the 1940s.Thesaurus+: ↑Feelings of dislike and hatredThesaurus+: ↑Power and intensity , ↑Energy, force and power |