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virus Synonyms

Another word for virus

Choosing another word for virus depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, typically consisting of genetic material (DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein coat.

Strong
pathogen
germ
bug
microbe
Weak
contagion

• noun (Context 2)

A malicious computer program designed to replicate itself and spread from one device to another, often causing damage to data or system software.

Usage Example

"He had to completely reformat his hard drive after a destructive computer virus corrupted all of his important files."

Strongest
computer virus
malware
Strong
worm
Weak
trojan horse

• noun (Context 3)

A harmful or corrupting influence that spreads rapidly and pervasively.

Usage Example

"The blight of misinformation spread swiftly across social media platforms, deeply affecting public opinion."

Strong
blight
cancer
contagion
plague
scourge
poison
canker
pestilence
bane

Opposites of virus

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

antivirus
antidote
remedy
cure
boon
See all opposites of virus

• Nearby Words

virulence
virulent
virulently
virus
visa
visage
visakhapatnam

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Virus. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/virus
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