Definitions

1. noun

a poisonous fluid produced by certain animals, especially snakes, spiders, and scorpions, used to kill or incapacitate their victims.

“She carefully avoided the snake’s venomous fangs.”

2. noun

a hurtful or spiteful remark or action.

“His cruel words were laced with venom and hurt her deeply.”

3. verb

to speak or write in a spiteful or hurtful manner.

“He venomously attacked his opponent’s character in the debate.”