veneficous

/vɛnɪfɪkəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Given to or characterized by poison; poisonous.

“The snake was veneficous and its bite was deadly.”

2. adjective

Given to or characterized by poison, deceit, or malice.

“The politician’s words were veneficous and intended to deceive the public.”

Synonyms

  • deceptive
  • malicious
  • poisonous

Antonyms

  • benign
  • innocuous