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   Ven·om·ous

   /ˈvenəməs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of an animal, especially a snake) secreting venom, or capable of injecting venom by means of a bite or sting: "a leading expert on venomous snakes" Similar poisonoustoxicnoxiousdangerousharmfuldeadlylethaldeath-dealinglife-threateningfatalmortalterminalkillingliterary:deathlynocuousmephiticarchaic:banefulOpposite harmlessinnocuous
   • ▪ (of a person or their behavior) full of malice or spite: "the venomous tone of her voice" Similar viciousspitefulrancorousmalevolentvitriolicvindictivemaliciousmalignantmalignpoisonousbalefulbitteracrimoniousresentfulgrudgingvirulentperniciousantagonistichostilehate-filledmenacingnastyevilevil-intentionedunfriendlycruelunkindunpleasantacerbicsharpacidtartcausticastringentcuttingbitingrazor-edgedwaspishwoundingbarbedinformal:bitchycattyliterary:maleficmaleficentOpposite friendlybenevolentkind

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French venimeux, from venim (see venom).

   Derivatives

   • 1. venomously adverb
   • 2. venomousness noun

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   The meaning of VENOMOUS is producing venom in a specialized gland and capable of inflicting injury or death. How to use venomous in a sentence.

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   VENOMOUS definition: 1. A venomous snake, insect, etc., produces venom (= a poisonous liquid that can be put into…. Learn more.

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   Venomous definition: (of an animal) having a gland or glands for secreting venom; able to inflict a poisoned bite, sting, or wound. See examples of VENOMOUS used in a sentence.

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   Stealing someone's significant other is venomous. Anytime someone is being destructive on purpose, it's venomous. For people, venomous means something close to villainous — being venomous is like spreading metaphorical poison.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › venomousVenomous - definition of venomous by The Free Dictionary

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   ven•om•ous. (ˈvɛn ə məs) adj. 1. (of an animal) having a gland or glands for secreting venom; able to inflict a poisonous bite or sting. 2. full of or containing venom; poisonous. 3. spiteful; malignant.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVENOMOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   venomous. If you describe a person or their behaviour as venomous, you mean that they show great bitterness and anger towards someone. ...his terrifying and venomous Aunt Bridget. She has endured more sustained and venomous attacks than any woman politician.

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   Definition of venomous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Venomous Definition. vĕnə-məs. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Secreting and transmitting venom. A venomous snake. American Heritage Medicine. Containing or full of venom; poisonous. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Malignant; spiteful; malicious. Webster's New World.

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    Jul 2, 2024 · Of an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom (“a toxin intended for defensive or offensive use ”) which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting venom. Synonym: (archaic) venenous. Antonyms: non-venomous, venomless, unvenomous.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordVENOMOUS - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    If you describe a person or their behaviour as venomous, you mean that they show great bitterness and anger towards someone. 2. A venomous snake, spider, or other creature uses poison to attack other creatures.