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- Dictionaryvenomous/ˈvɛnəməs/
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 Opposite
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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.
VENOMOUS definition: 1. A venomous snake, insect, etc., produces venom (= a poisonous liquid that can be put into…. Learn more.
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. He was surprised by the venomous tone of the anonymous calls.
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.
The meaning of VENOM is a toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect; broadly : a substance that is poisonous.
Venomous animals are extremely dangerous, and their bite requires immediate medical attention. For people, being venomous is a little different. Spreading lies is venomous.
VENOM definition: 1. a poisonous liquid that some snakes, insects, etc. produce and can put into another animal's…. Learn more.
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.
Define venomous. venomous synonyms, venomous pronunciation, venomous translation, English dictionary definition of venomous. adj. 1. a. Secreting and transmitting venom: a venomous snake. b. Full of or containing venom: a venomous substance. 2. a. Malicious; spiteful: a venomous...
(formal) full of bitter feelings or hate. a venomous look. a venomous attack on his political enemies. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. See venomous in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: venomous. Definition of venomous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
