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 2-inch-long hornet, with a stinger longer than that of a typical wasp, can deliver potent venom, but is largely dangerous to bees and other insects, not humans.
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
And my favorite 'fun fact' – it's inspired by Gila monster venom.
—New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
Snake venoms typically contain a wide variety of toxins, and these experiments only targeted two of them.
—Ars Technica, 15 Jan. 2025
Snake venoms are made up of many different toxins mixed together.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
And my favorite 'fun fact' – it's inspired by Gila monster venom.
—New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
Snake venoms typically contain a wide variety of toxins, and these experiments only targeted two of them.
—Ars Technica, 15 Jan. 2025
Snake venoms are made up of many different toxins mixed together.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for venom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venom
Noun
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The drama creeps in gradually, like a gray poison slowly infecting the air.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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Poachers using poison will often wait days between checking their lines to increase the chances that a high-value animal will come by.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Jan. 2025
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His father was found not guilty of malice murder but guilty on the other eight counts.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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Young’s legal team has tried to make the case that the text and others were evidence of malice, but Axelrod argued that the Marquardt and others involved in reporting the story showed restraint.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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This strategy has amplified his visibility but has also drawn criticism for aligning with internet personalities accused of toxic and, for some, abusive behaviors.—
Kia Turner,
refinery29.com,
28 Nov. 2024
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Fipronil is also high toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Hannah condemned hatred of Muslims in the strongest terms possible, and Pandith did the same against antisemitism.—
Hannah Rosenthal and David Saperstein,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Our tradition compels us to reject violence and hatred and seek paths of reconciliation, understanding and cooperation.—
Rabbi Kenneth Brander,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Regular movement, such as hot yoga, can promote better sleep, reduce obesity and cardiovascular disease, and improve the immune system.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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The cobra, once a symbol of nature’s awe-inspiring grandeur, became a casualty of war, its life ended not by natural predators or disease, but by humanity’s conflict.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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What Is Lead Poisoning? Lead poisoning happens when a person has been exposed to the toxin and develops a buildup in their body.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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After all, consuming none of a toxin is always going to be better than consuming some.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Venom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venom. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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