noun
- poisonous substance produced by certain animals (such as snakes, spiders, or scorpions) and injected into prey or enemies through a bite or sting
- bitter, spiteful feelings or speech; malice
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The cobra’s venom can kill a person within hours.
- Scientists are studying spider venom to develop new medicines.
- The antivenom neutralized the snake’s deadly venom.
- She spoke with such venom that everyone in the room fell silent.
- His words were full of venom after the bitter divorce.
- The politician’s speech was dripping with venom toward his opponents.