rabid
adjective/ˈræbɪd/
Frequency rank: #11,412 most common English word
Meaning
having or showing extreme, fanatical enthusiasm or belief; or affected by rabies.
Example sentence
The wildlife officers warned residents to stay away from the rabid fox spotted near the park.
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