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
This combination of precision and power is crucial when subduing venomous snakes, where even a slight misstep could prove deadly for the bird.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The only real positive was that the snake itself was not a large or venomous one.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
However, don't confuse a millipede with centipedes, which have a painful, venomous bite.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 July 2025
Here's what to do if a venomous snake bites you, according to a recent story from the Arizona Republic.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The only real positive was that the snake itself was not a large or venomous one.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
However, don't confuse a millipede with centipedes, which have a painful, venomous bite.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 July 2025
Here's what to do if a venomous snake bites you, according to a recent story from the Arizona Republic.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venomous
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If touched, the toad’s poisonous glands emit toxins that can be rapidly absorbed in your dog’s bloodstream and kill her quickly.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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While every season is different depending on the location, some of the past challenges have included walking across a tightrope over a cliff, rescuing themselves from a sinking car and invading a crate filled with poisonous gases and chemicals.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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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Some farmers even intentionally poison cranes to stop them from foraging in their crops.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
10 Feb. 2020
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“Venomous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venomous. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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