virulent form

Frequency: 6.01.5 per million words

Refers to a version of something, especially a belief or feeling, that is extremely hostile or bitter.

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  • The ideology spread in its most virulent form, inciting widespread unrest.
  • Racism often takes a virulent form in times of economic hardship and social instability.
  • Scientists are studying a new, highly virulent form of the virus that is resistant to current treatments.
  • His criticism took a particularly virulent form after the scandal, shocking many observers.
  • The disease reappeared in a more virulent form than before, causing greater concern among health officials.
  • Such hatred, in its virulent form, can quickly destroy the social fabric of communities.
  • They encountered a virulent form of resistance from the local population, making progress difficult.
  • The debate quickly devolved into a virulent form of personal attacks, overshadowing the actual issues.
  • Early detection is crucial when dealing with a virulent form of cancer to improve patient outcomes.
  • This extreme nationalism is emerging in a dangerous and virulent form across several regions.