venom

noun
UK: /ˈven.əm/
US: /ˈven.əm/

  1. A poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, or scorpions and typically injected into prey or aggressors by biting or stinging.

    1. The snake's venom is very dangerous for humans.
    2. Scientists are studying snake venom to develop new medicines for various diseases.

  2. A feeling or expression of extreme hatred or bitterness.

    1. She spoke about her ex with venom in her voice.
    2. The political debate was filled with venom and personal attacks.

Synonyms

poison toxin virus rancor malice spite
venom transitive-verb

  1. To poison (someone or something) with venom.

    1. The snake can venom its prey.
    2. Certain spiders venom their victims to subdue them for consumption.

  2. To fill with bitterness or malice.

    1. He venomed his speech with hateful remarks.
    2. The article seemed to venom the already tense public discourse with misinformation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "venom" in English means: A poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, or scorpions and typically injected into prey or aggressors by biting or stinging., A feeling or expression of extreme hatred or bitterness..

The phonetic transcription of "venom" is /ˈven.əm/ in British English and /ˈven.əm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "venom": poison, toxin, virus, rancor, malice, spite.

Example usage of "venom": "The snake's venom is very dangerous for humans.". More examples on the page.