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virulence Synonyms

Another word for virulence

Choosing another word for virulence depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The severity, harmfulness, or degree of pathogenicity of a disease, toxin, or microorganism.

Usage Example

"Epidemiologists closely monitored the mutated strain to determine whether its pathogenicity had increased."

Strongest
pathogenicity
Strong
toxicity
deadliness
lethality
noxiousness
poisonousness
malignancy
infectivity

• noun (Context 2)

Extreme bitterness, malice, or hostility in speech, writing, or attitude.

Usage Example

"The unexpected acrimony of the critic's review shocked the young playwright."

Strongest
acrimony
vitriol
rancor
venom
Strong
malice
bitterness
malevolence
hostility
malignity
spitefulness

Opposites of virulence

The opposite of virulence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

benevolence
harmlessness
kindness
benignity
goodwill
gentleness
innocuousness
mildness
See all opposites of virulence

• Nearby Words

virtuous
virtuously
virtuousness
virulence
virulent
virulently
virus

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Virulence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/virulence
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