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ven·om·ous
 venomous
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- pronunciation:
- ve
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
producing venom; able to inflict a poisonous bite or sting.
a venomous insect- similar words:
- poison
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| definition 2: |
characterized by or showing envy, hatred, or the like; spiteful; malicious.
a venomous look- antonyms:
- benevolent, kind
- similar words:
- malicious, malign, malignant, poison, poisonous
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| related words: |
bitter, catty, caustic, deadly, spiteful, toxic, vicious, virulent |
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| derivations: |
venomously (adv.), venomousness (n.) |
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