virulence

• Nom désignant le degré de pathogénicité ou de nocivité d'un micro-organisme, ou, au sens figuré, une extrême âcreté ou hostilité.

A noun referring to the degree of pathogenicity or harmfulness of a microorganism, or figuratively, to extreme bitterness or hostility.

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1. Harmfulness of a pathogenC1formalmedical

   The degree or ability of a microorganism to cause disease or damage to a host.

   Virulence (pouvoir pathogène)

   • The virulence of the new strain made it particularly dangerous.
   • Scientists are studying the factors that increase a virus's virulence.
   • High virulence often leads to more severe symptoms in patients.

   Synonymesdeadlinessmalignitynoxiousnesstoxicity

2. Extreme hostility or bitternessC1formal

   Intense and bitter hostility, often expressed in speech or behavior.

   Virulence (hostilité extrême)

   • His speech was filled with virulence against his political opponents.
   • The virulence of her criticism surprised everyone in the room.
   • They argued with a virulence that shocked their friends.

   Synonymesacrimonybitternesshostilitymalicerancorspitevenomvitriol

   Antonymesamiabilityfriendlinessgentlenesskindness