noun
- plural of venom; poisonous substances produced by certain animals such as snakes, spiders, or scorpions
- plural of venom; feelings or expressions of bitter hatred or malice
Usage: figurative
verb
- third person singular present of venom; to inject with venom or poison
Usage: rare
Examples
- The scientist studied the venoms of various snake species.
- Different spider venoms affect the nervous system in unique ways.
- The laboratory keeps samples of deadly venoms for research purposes.
- His speech was filled with venoms directed at his political opponents.
- She spoke with such venoms that everyone in the room felt uncomfortable.
- The cobra venoms its prey with a single bite.
- Antivenom is used to counteract the effects of snake venoms.