Venom: meaning, definitions and examples

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venom

 

[ หˆvษ›nษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dangerous substance

Venom is a toxic substance that is usually injected into a victim by a bite or sting from certain animals, such as snakes, spiders, or scorpions. It is used by these creatures for self-defense or hunting purposes.

Synonyms

poison, toxin, venin

Examples of usage

  • The snake injected its venom into the prey, paralyzing it.
  • The venom of a black widow spider is highly poisonous.
Context #2 | Noun

malicious feeling

Venom can also refer to intense ill will or malice directed towards someone. It describes a deep-seated hatred or animosity that is often expressed through harsh words or actions.

Synonyms

hatred, malice, spite

Examples of usage

  • She spewed venom at her ex-husband during the divorce proceedings.
  • The politician's speech was filled with venom towards his opponents.

Translations

Translations of the word "venom" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น veneno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gift

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ racun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‚ั€ัƒั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jad

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฏ’ (ใฉใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท venin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ veneno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zehir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋… (dok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู… (samm)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jed

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jed

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏ’ๆถฒ (dรบ yรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strup

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eitur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒฎแƒแƒ›แƒ˜ (shkhami)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™hษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ veneno

Etymology

The word 'venom' originated from the Latin word 'venenum' meaning poison or drug. It has been used in English since the late 13th century to describe toxic substances produced by animals. Over time, its meaning expanded to include metaphorical references to spite or malice.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,631, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.