Venomous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom; "venomous snakes"; "a virulent insect bite".
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful; "poisonous hate"; "venomous criticism"; "vicious gossip".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's venomous remarks about her opponent sparked outrage among voters.
- Her venomous attitude towards her coworkers made the work environment unbearable.
- The venomous gossip spread quickly through the small town, causing irreparable damage to reputations.
- The critic's venomous review of the play was seen as a personal attack on the director.
- The venomous tone of the letter revealed a deep-seated resentment towards the recipient.