Mutual synonyms
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They infest a host's cells so that they can reproduce by multiplying and spreading throughout its body—any harmful symptoms are simply side-effects of this, and killing the host would simply kill the virus in the process.
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Now Glee is adding itself to the list of shows spreading harmful and untrue information about eating disorders.
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Unrelated to his usual reviews, he did a Vlog panning a Public Service Announcement from Autism Speaks for further spreading harmful misconceptions about Autism.
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