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Definitions

venomous

[ven-uh-muhs] / ˈvɛn ə məs /
ADJECTIVE
poisonous; hateful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
destructive malicious noxious rancorous spiteful vicious virulent
WEAK
accidentally on purpose antagonistic baleful baneful catty cussed deadly dirty evil hostile lethal malefic malevolent malign malignant mean mephitic ornery savage toxic toxicant vindictive viperish viperous waspish
Antonyms
STRONGEST
friendly gentle good healthy helpful kind nice
WEAK
praising unpoisonous

Example Sentences

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They are also the only venomous primates in the world, using specialized teeth to deliver a toxic bite.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Individually, many of us choose to remain anonymous while publicly spewing the most venomous insults at those with whom we disagree.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

But after a "venomous" comment from a passer-by, Ms Wiggins said she wanted to remind people of the tradition's backstory.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

A venomous Mitchell Starc struck three times during an intimidating opening spell to leave England in trouble on day one of the first Ashes Test against Australia on Friday in Perth.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

They were said to be the most venomous snakes on the continent; a single bite could kill in a matter of minutes.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray