1
: a toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
broadly
: a substance that is poisonous
2
: a spiteful malicious feeling or state of mind : extreme ill will : malevolence
Examples of venom in a Sentence
Noun
She spoke of him with venom in her voice.
He spewed venom against his rival.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
The scorpion, who will sting with their poisonous venom when hurt, is extremely intuitive and highly aware of their surroundings.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 Oct. 2025
Much of the dialogue — like in the novels — is spat out, with venom, with aggression, with wit, even with humor, propelling each episode to its cliff-hanging conclusion.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Spiders have venom to subdue prey, but the majority have fangs that are too tiny to puncture human skin.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
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Noun
At Venomworld, herpetologist Remi Ksas collects venom from some of the world’s most dangerous snakes for medical and pharmaceutical uses.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
The scorpion, who will sting with their poisonous venom when hurt, is extremely intuitive and highly aware of their surroundings.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 Oct. 2025
Much of the dialogue — like in the novels — is spat out, with venom, with aggression, with wit, even with humor, propelling each episode to its cliff-hanging conclusion.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Spiders have venom to subdue prey, but the majority have fangs that are too tiny to puncture human skin.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for venom
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“Venom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venom. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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venom
noun
ven·om
ˈven-əm 
: a toxic substance produced by some animals (as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
broadly
: a substance that is poisonous
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