Venoms: meaning, definitions and examples

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venoms

 

[ หˆvษ›nษ™mz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dangerous animals

Venoms are toxic substances that certain animals, such as snakes, scorpions, and spiders, inject into their prey or enemies through a bite or sting. These substances can cause severe harm or even death to humans if bitten or stung.

Synonyms

poison, toxic substance, toxin

Examples of usage

  • Be cautious when approaching snakes as their venoms can be lethal.
  • The venom of a scorpion can cause intense pain and swelling.
  • Spider venoms can have different effects on their victims, from paralysis to tissue destruction.
Context #2 | Noun

negative feelings

Venoms can also refer to intense negative emotions or feelings that are expressed towards someone or something with great hostility or malice.

Synonyms

hostility, malice, spite

Examples of usage

  • The politician's speech was filled with venoms directed towards his opponents.
  • She spewed venoms at her ex-boyfriend during their argument.

Translations

Translations of the word "venoms" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น venenos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gifte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ racun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‚ั€ัƒั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trucizny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฏ’

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท venins

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ venenos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zehirler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jedy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jedy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏ’ๆถฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strupi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eitur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒฎแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™hษ™rlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ venenos

Etymology

The word 'venoms' originated from the Old French 'venim' and Latin 'venenum', both meaning poison. The concept of venoms has been known since ancient times, with various cultures recognizing the dangerous properties of toxic substances. Over the centuries, the understanding of venoms has evolved through scientific research, leading to the development of antivenoms and treatments for venomous bites and stings.

See also: antivenom, venomous, venomousness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,079 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.