Contrary and Virulent

Contrary

Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

Virulent and contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Virulent" instead an adjective "Contrary".

Virulent

Virulent adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Contrary and virulent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Virulent".

Nearby Word: virulence
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