venenous

/vɛˈnɛnəs/; /vɪˈnɛnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

containing or producing venom; poisonous

“The snake was venenous, and its bite was fatal.”

2. adjective

having or showing a strong and often harmful influence

“The politician’s venenous rhetoric sparked widespread outrage.”

3. noun

a poisonous substance, especially one produced by a snake or other animal

“The snake’s venenous secretions were highly toxic.”

Synonyms

  • deadly
  • harmful
  • poisonous
  • toxic

Antonyms

  • benign
  • harmless
  • non-toxic