VENOMOUS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

venomous

adjective

ˈve-nə-məs

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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 The insects, known as Asian needle ants, are venomous and deliver a painful sting that can cause severe allergic reactions, and their spread across the country worries experts. —

Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026 Texas is home to more than 100 snake species, but only a few are considered venomous. —

Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026 Few animals strike as much fear into people as venomous snakes. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 About 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes annually, and — despite the two recent deaths in Southern California — only around five of the people who are bitten typically die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. —

Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for venomous

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Adjective

Both fruit and tuber are poisonous.

— Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
When Floyd is found dead at a community pool surrounded by a poisonous cocktail and a vintage Playgirl magazine, two detectives (Richard Jenkins and Joy Sunday) begin unraveling the bizarre chain of events that led to his death.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026