Virus (Noun)
Meaning 1
A software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer; "a true virus cannot spread to another computer without human assistance".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
(virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 3
A harmful or corrupting agency; "bigotry is a virus that must not be allowed to spread"; "the virus of jealousy is latent in everyone".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Racism is a virus that infects the minds of many and must be eradicated.
- The virus of greed had taken hold of the company's leadership, leading to its downfall.
- Fear is a virus that can spread quickly through a community, causing widespread panic.
- The virus of complacency had infected the team, leading to a lack of motivation and poor performance.
- The virus of bitterness had consumed her, making it difficult for her to form healthy relationships.