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Synonyms of venomous

7 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for venomous is venenous. Other synonyms of venomous are embittered, envenomed, poisonous, rancorous and toxic. The opposite of venomous is venomless.

Synonyms and similar words for venomous

adjectiveOf an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom (“a toxin intended for...

adjectiveHateful; malignant; spiteful.

  • embitteredDeeply hostile, resentful.
  • envenomedPoisonous, noxious; embittered.
  • poisonousContaining sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.
  • rancorousFull of rancor; bitter; unforgiving.
  • toxicHaving a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in...
  • virulentOf animals, plants, or substances: extremely venomous or poisonous.

Opposite of venomous

adjectiveOf an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom (“a toxin intended for...

Meaning of venomous

  1. adjective Of an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom (“a toxin intended for defensive or offensive use”) which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting venom.
  2. adjective Of or pertaining to venom.
  3. adjective Consisting of, or containing or full of, venom or some other poison; hence, harmful to health due to this.

Full definition of venomous

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Questions about synonyms of venomous

What is another word for venomous?
Venomous has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as venenous, embittered, envenomed, poisonous, rancorous, toxic and virulent.
What is the opposite of venomous?
The opposite of venomous is venomless. Other antonyms of venomous are unvenomous and non-venomous.
What does venomous mean?
Venomous means of an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom (“a toxin intended for defensive or offensive use”) which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting venom.

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