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What is another word for Venomous? – 233 Venomous Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    poisonous toxic deadly lethal malignant harmful destructive pernicious noxious baneful baleful virulent corrosive caustic acidic sharp biting acrid pungent fetid putrid foul vile malicious spiteful vicious cruel ruthless savage ferocious brutal inimical injurious damaging hazardous perilous dangerous threatening menacing intimidating hostile antagonistic adverse unfavorable invidious obnoxious abhorrent detestable odious loathsome repellent repugnant repulsive abominable

    Meaning of Venomous

    The primary meaning of "Venomous" is relating to or producing venom, or full of malice or hatred.

    Definitions

    • Relating to or producing venom, especially in animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions.
    • * Full of malice or hatred, having or showing a wish to do harm to someone.

    Etymology of Venomous

    The word "Venomous" comes from the Old French word "venimeux" or "venimos", which is derived from the Latin word "venenum", meaning poison or venom, and the Latin suffix "-osus" which forms an adjective indicating a fullness or abundance of something.
    Historically, the term has been used to describe both the literal production of venom by certain animals and the figurative expression of malice or hatred by humans.

    Example Uses

    • The venomous snake bit the hiker, causing severe pain and swelling.
    • * Her venomous words cut deep, leaving a lasting impact on his self-esteem.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    harmless benign non-toxic innocuous mild gentle kind benevolent beneficial favorable advantageous friendly amicable peaceful tranquil calm soothing mitigating alleviating curative restorative therapeutic salutary wholesome healthy safe secure protected defended shielded guarded non-threatening non-hazardous non-perilous

    Related Nouns

    venom poison toxin snake spider scorpion insect animal creature beast monster predator killer murderer assassin villain enemy adversary opponent foe rival antagonist malice hatred hostility aggression violence cruelty brutality savagery ferocity ruthlessness viciousness cruelty malignancy destructiveness hazard danger threat menace peril risk injury harm damage wound pain suffering affliction

    Related Verbs

    bite sting poison harm hurt injure damage destroy kill murder assassinate attack assault menace threaten intimidate frighten scare terrify petrify alarm shock horrify appall revolt repel repulse offend insult abuse vilify slander defame malign vituperate excoriate castigate condemn denounce criticize censure reprehend

    Related Adjectives

    poisonous toxic deadly lethal malignant harmful destructive pernicious noxious baneful baleful virulent corrosive caustic acidic sharp biting acrid pungent fetid putrid foul vile malicious spiteful vicious cruel ruthless savage ferocious brutal inimical injurious damaging hazardous perilous dangerous threatening menacing intimidating hostile antagonistic adverse unfavorable invidious obnoxious abhorrent detestable odious loathsome repellent repugnant repulsive abominable