1
as in poison
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing
an antidote to snake venom
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2
as in malice
the desire to cause pain for the satisfaction of doing harm
a neighborhood gossip of such venom that she was feared by all and genuinely liked by no one
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Recent Examples of venom
The guys who started this country, some of them hated each other with just as much venom and outrage and indignance as political players hate each other today.
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Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Avoid further contact with the tentacles, as this can spread the venom.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Photo courtesy of Zachary Gellner Venom risk low but still serious
While the copperhead is a pit viper, its venom isn't considered the most poisonous.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 16 May 2026
The antibiotics were derived from the venom of the scorpion Diplocentrus melici, native to the state of Veracruz.
—Fernanda González, Wired News, 8 May 2026
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Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Avoid further contact with the tentacles, as this can spread the venom.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Photo courtesy of Zachary Gellner Venom risk low but still serious
While the copperhead is a pit viper, its venom isn't considered the most poisonous.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 16 May 2026
The antibiotics were derived from the venom of the scorpion Diplocentrus melici, native to the state of Veracruz.
—Fernanda González, Wired News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venom
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Human encroachment on wildlife habitat — along with other threats such as car collisions, rat poison and disease — are threatening the population across the state.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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At least five toxins were detected in his body, including deadly poisons such as mercury and tetrodotoxin, according to reports from Chinese media.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Jurors decided that Grossman also acted with malice and oppression and Erickson acted with malice, oppression, or fraud.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The jury also found that Grossman and Erickson acted with malice, potentially triggering a punitive damages phase of trial that could result in further penalties.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Portside residents face higher cancer risk from air toxics than 93% of the nation.—
Jose Franco Garcia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Asparagus releases a chemical toxic to root knot nematodes, a microscopic round worm that creates multiple disease and growth problems in tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes and peppers.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
3 May 2026
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Monday showed why the Middle East’s generational hatreds are so often treacherous for American presidents.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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More deeply, San Diego’s Muslims have been puzzling over the roots of the hatred that sent two young men into a holy place with the intent to commit mass murder.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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But some researchers who were involved in the network say the cuts weakened relationships with experts abroad that had been fostered over years, undercutting research collaborations on dangerous diseases like Ebola.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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The company also flags baseline cardiac disease, abnormal ECG, arrhythmia, prior cervical vagotomy, abnormal cervical anatomy, brain tumor or aneurysm history, head trauma, syncope, seizures and nickel allergy as unevaluated risks.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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In cats, the toxin can cause tremors, diarrhea, vomiting, coughing, incoordination and seizures.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Make sure to book a toxin-rinsing seaweed bath—outdoors and invigorating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Venom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venom. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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