Synonyms of venom

venom

noun

ˈve-nəm 

1

as in poison

a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing

an antidote to snake venom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• poison
• toxic
• disease
• toxin
• virus
• pesticide
• toxicant
• bane
• contagion
• insecticide
• cancer
• herbicide
• fungicide
• germicide
• microbicide

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• antidote
• antivenin
• antivenom
• cure
• elixir
• panacea
• mithridate
• cure-all

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• malice
• hatred
• cruelty
• spite
• hatefulness
• hostility
• maliciousness
• malevolence
• malignity
• meanness
• viciousness
• bitterness
• spleen
• spitefulness
• jealousy
• malignancy
• contempt
• disgust
• nastiness
• hate
• malignance
• despite
• disdain
• antagonism
• animosity
• cattiness
• resentment
• rancor
• enmity
• loathing
• bile
• antipathy
• distaste
• vindictiveness
• grudge
• jaundice
• abhorrence
• horror
• abomination
• abusiveness
• revulsion
• repulsion
• vitriol
• scorn
• ill will
• virulence
• repugnance
• vengefulness
• execration
• mean-spiritedness
• invidiousness
• aversion
• despicableness
• bitchery
• pique
• bitchiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• love
• passion
• devotion
• hospitality
• friendliness
• cordiality
• civility
• worship
• amiability
• adoration
• amity
• ardor
• infatuation
• sympathy
• affection
• kindness
• veneration
• understanding
• charity
• friendship
• empathy
• goodwill
• kindliness
• amicability
• comity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of venom

Instead of creams and balms that temporarily relieve the itch, this inconspicuous tool uses suction to directly remove insect venom, stingers, and saliva from the bite site. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026

Ultimately, the snakes posing the greatest danger are often not those with the strongest venom, but those most likely to encounter people far from adequate healthcare. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

The venom is mildly toxic to mammals such as mice, and it is reported to only cause inflammation and skin discoloration in humans. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026

So, yes, there’s a reason most of us are right handed and no, dinosaurs have never actually spit venom. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026