as in poisonous
containing or contaminated with a substance capable of injuring or killing a living thing
a venomous arrow
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Recent Examples of venomous
Specifically, a 1940s B-picture conjuring up some heavy Maria Montez mojo, known as Kiss of the Spider Woman — a typically hyperventilating melodrama that featured a vamping diva playing several parts, including the venomous title character.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
One contestant was voted off, and the other's life was put at risk by a bite from a highly venomous snake.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
Black widow spiders are known for their venomous bites, but the level of toxicity and the effects of their bites can vary.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
These are one of four venomous snakes found in Texas alongside rattlesnakes, cottonmouths (also known as water moccasins) and coral snakes.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
One contestant was voted off, and the other's life was put at risk by a bite from a highly venomous snake.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
Black widow spiders are known for their venomous bites, but the level of toxicity and the effects of their bites can vary.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
These are one of four venomous snakes found in Texas alongside rattlesnakes, cottonmouths (also known as water moccasins) and coral snakes.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venomous
Adjective
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Nothing was more freeing than finally realizing how poisonous these people are.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The scorpion, who will sting with their poisonous venom when hurt, is extremely intuitive and highly aware of their surroundings.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
21 Oct. 2025
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Constant procedural upheaval and backlogs are poison.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Behavior and reproduction Most frogs are nocturnal, but not poison frogs.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
28 Feb. 2020
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“Venomous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venomous. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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