Definitions

1. adjective

having or characterized by rabies, a viral disease affecting the nervous system of mammals, including humans

“The rabid animal was shot and put down by the authorities.”

2. noun

a person or animal that has rabies

“The doctor examined the patient and determined that he was a rabid carrier of the virus.”

3. verb

to become or make someone or something rabid

“The attack by the rabid dog left the hiker with severe wounds and a high risk of contracting the disease.”