envenomed 1 of 2

adjective

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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envenomed

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verb

past tense of envenom
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
  1. poisonous
  2. angered
  3. poison
  4. enraged
  5. venomous
  6. infuriated
  7. embittered
  8. antagonized
Adjective
  • Wildfire smoke contains noxious or poisonous gases and particulate matter, tiny particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs, affecting people with respiratory problems, says the Environmental Protection Agency.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • How plants poisonous to dogs cause harm Not all toxic plants affect dogs the same way, but many share similar chemicals that attack the digestive system.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of poisonous
Verb
  • However, the cyclops was a son of Poseidon, and this attack angered the sea god.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • Traditional funerals in which loved ones wash and prepare bodies have been restricted, which has angered some residents.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of angered
Adjective
  • Power to the people is poison to the powerful.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Dropped in recent years because carbs are poison.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Definition of poison
Verb
  • Pierre, a first-generation immigrant from Haiti, said he’s enraged by the deaths and sees them as a reminder that any situation could hit close to home.
    — Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • When Odysseus meets Sinon’s ghost — enraged by the circumstances of his death outside Troy — at the entrance to the underworld during his voyage home, Sinon warns Odysseus of the dangers his family faces back in Ithaca.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of enraged
Adjective
  • Nationwide, between 7,000 and 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 21 July 2026
  • Gerson takes two excellent touches to get the ball out of his feet and fires a venomous strike into the far corner.
    — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of venomous
Verb
  • A week before Wembanyama agreed to that contract, the Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the division-rival Philadelphia 76ers for a surprisingly meager package, which infuriated much of their fanbase.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Police in downtown Stillwater started cracking down on parking violators in early April, a move that infuriated many residents, business owners and employees.
    — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 17 July 2026
Definition of infuriated
Verb
  • Alito came out a winner, but still embittered.
    — Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Here, the situation has changed, leaving many of the gods either hardened or embittered by the conflict.
    — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Definition of embittered
Verb
  • The release of the funds was a signal of Brussels’ embrace of the new government in Budapest after the 16-year tenure of Viktor Orbán, who was allied with Russia and antagonized the EU.
    — Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of antagonized
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