Courtesy and Virulence

Opposite meaning words

Courtesy noun - An act of kind assistance.

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Virulence is an antonym for courtesy.

Nearby Word: courteous

Virulence noun - Biting sharpness of feeling or expression.

Usage example: I was surprised by the virulence of the criticism

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Courtesy is an antonym for virulence.

Nearby Word: virulent

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