venomous

Definition of Venomous in English :

1. deadly, venomous, virulent

extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom

Example Sentences:
'venomous snakes'
'a virulent insect bite'

2. poisonous, venomous, vicious

marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful

Example Sentences:
'poisonous hate'
'venomous criticism'
'vicious gossip'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Venomous

adjective

1.

containing or full of venom; poisonous

2.

malignant; spiteful; malicious

3. Zoology

having a poison gland or glands and able to inflict a poisonous wound by biting or stinging

adj.

1.

a. Secreting and transmitting venom: a venomous snake.

b. Full of or containing venom: a venomous substance.

2.

a. Malicious; spiteful: a venomous remark.

b. Harmful or destructive: "all the venomous ingredients of corruption" (Garry Wills).