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 remaining 45 minutes filmed at Gas South Theatre in Duluth, Georgia, is on new material, including a 14-minute joke about when he got bitten by a venomous snake. —

Judith Y. Kim, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026 Of the state's six venomous snakes, four can be found in South Florida. —

Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 3 June 2026 Timber Rattlesnake The Timber Rattlesnake is the largest and most dangerous of the four venomous snakes in Tennessee. —

Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 June 2026 Copperhead bites are the most common venomous snake bite in North Carolina. —

Eva Flowe june 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for venomous

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The plant, which is non-native and is for ornamental purposes, is poisonous to horses.

— Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Not only are the leaves poisonous to humans and pets, but the vine itself is invasive and can spread disease to trees.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026