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venomous

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Adjective

  1. Of an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom (“a toxin intended for defensive or offensive use”) which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting venom.
  2. Of or pertaining to venom.
  3. Consisting of, or containing or full of, venom or some other poison; hence, harmful to health due to this.
  4. Posing a threat; dangerous, threatening.
  5. Hateful; malignant; spiteful.
  6. Of a weapon such as an arrow or dart: dosed with venom or poison; envenomed, poisoned.
  7. Harmful, hurtful, injurious; specifically, morally or spiritually harmful; evil, noxious, pernicious.

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