as in poisonous
containing or contaminated with a substance capable of injuring or killing a living thing
the envenomed spines of these tropical fishes make them a particular hazard of coral reefs
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as in angered
to implant bitter feelings in
thoughtless, self-indulgent antics that only managed to envenom his teammates
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for envenomed
Adjective
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Health officials urged anybody who may have eaten a poisonous mushroom to seek medical care immediately and contact the California Poison Control Hotline.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026 -
Anyone who may have eaten a poisonous mushroom should seek medical care immediately and contact the California Poison Control Hotline at 800-222-1222.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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But the evening quickly descended into chaos as fans angered by Nantes' relegation to the second division stormed the field.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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The delay angered rural Republicans, who wanted to see the farm bill passed.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
Verb
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That change, which postponed the 2025 election to 2026, enraged some residents.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Fatu was shocked and enraged as Reigns’ hand was raised in the win to retain his title.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Power to the people is poison to the powerful.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Dropped in recent years because carbs are poison.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What was the song that infuriated the coach?—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Still, even an unsuccessful appeal would let Democrats try to blame their failure on the conservative majority that dominates the nation's highest court, which has already infuriated the party and civil rights groups by neutering the Voting Rights Act.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The new series was filmed primarily outdoors in Texas, presenting challenges like extreme heat and venomous snakes.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Cody Neidert spoke exclusively with CBS News Colorado about his venomous encounter from his hospital bed at Medical Center of the Rockies.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Alito came out a winner, but still embittered.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Here, the situation has changed, leaving many of the gods either hardened or embittered by the conflict.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tradwifery carries an undercurrent of trolling—a middle finger raised at anyone antagonized by women boasting about catering to their husband’s every whim.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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Vincent suggests that companies harnessing the hype around smart tech also antagonized public (mis) understandings of the definitional nuances of artificial intelligence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Envenomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envenomed. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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