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a
: capable of putting poison or venom into another animal's body usually by biting or stinging it
The cobra is a venomous snake.
a venomous spider
b
: containing venom
a venomous sting/bite
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: expressing very strong hatred or anger
a venomous attack on his character
venomous comments
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“Venomous.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/venomous. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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