Vocabulary Entry

virus

|noun • verb

noun

A microorganism that can cause disease in living organisms.

Example Sentences

"The flu virus spreads quickly during the winter months."

"Researchers are studying a new virus that affects crops."

"Vaccines can help protect against certain viruses."

verb

Example Sentences

"Make sure to update your antivirus software to prevent your computer from being virused."

"He accidentally virused his friend's laptop while sharing files."

"The hacker wanted to virus as many systems as possible."