Crossness and Virulence

Crossness

Crossness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

Virulence and crossness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Virulence" instead a noun "Crossness".

Nearby Word: crossly

Virulence

Virulence noun - Biting sharpness of feeling or expression.
Usage example: I was surprised by the virulence of the criticism

Crossness and virulence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crossness" instead a noun "Virulence".

Nearby Word: virulent
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