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Venomous: Meaning, Usage & More

Let us enrich our word power with today's featured word and impress our IELTS examiner!
The word for today is Venomous.

It means ‘extremely poisonous’.

Example: The child was rushed to the emergency room after he was bitten by a venomous snake.
Example: Ms. Brown has launched a venomous attack against the newspaper.
Venomous also has another meaning, which is ‘being full of hate or malice’.
Here are some synonyms for Venomous:
  • Malicious 
  • Destructive
  • Poisonous
  • Spiteful 
  • Vicious
Antonyms of ‘Venomous’ are:
  • Nontoxic
  • Beneficial
  • Healthy
  • Harmless
  • Benign
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The word "venomous" comes from the Latin word "venenum," which originally referred to a love potion or charm.
Did You Know?
Over time, the meaning of "venenum" shifted to refer to any kind of poison, including the venom of snakes and other animals.

So, in a way, the word "venomous" has its roots in the idea of a potion that could make someone fall in love! 
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