Vocabulary
Virulent
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
(of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
Urdu meaning
وحشی، زہریلا، ہلاکت آفرینی
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Experts believe a more virulent dengue strain may also be circulating this year, with patients taking weeks to recover.Pakistan`s dengue crisis is not new.
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Dengue rising
— 2025-11-07
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He consigned UN member states to a premature purgatory `Your countries are going to hell` and warned the UN of a US-assisted euthanasia.Previous UNGAs have endured harangues which were provocative, virulent and lengthy.
Dawn Editorials —
The fourth `A`
— 2025-10-02
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This is not surprising, as many within the Trump administration are virulent Zionists, willing to put everything on the line to defend Israeli crimes.
Dawn Editorials —
No more inaction
— 2025-09-22
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Given the spread of virulent extremism, it is essential to focus on educational institutions and motivate them to enhance preventive measures.
Dawn Editorials —
Peace and youth
— 2025-07-24
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There has been no lack of remarkable individuals with abominable views on issues like race and gender just think of the luminaries with virulent antisemitic biases.
Dawn Editorials —
All about respect
— 2025-03-23
Synonyms
poisonous, toxic, venomous, noxious, deadly, lethal, fatal, mortal, terminal
Antonyms
non-toxic, harmless, safe, non-contagious
Curator example
“a virulent strain of influenza”
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