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virus

noun

/ˈvaɪrəs/

Meaning

A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.

The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.

spread like a virus

pathogen, germ, bug, infection

antidote, cure

computer virus, deadly virus, spread virus

the state of being barred from one's native country; enforced removal from one's homeland

a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved

promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office

a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name

the state of being first in importance or authority

a large number of people gathered together