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venom

/ˈviːnəm/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does venom mean?

noun, verb

A poisonous substance produced by animals, especially snakes, and injected into the body of a victim by a bite or sting. To speak or write in a bitter or malicious manner.

Example

"The snake's venom was potent enough to kill a human in minutes."

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