venom
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7.3
- noun
- /ˈvɛnəm/
:
veneno
- Travis spat out that last part with such venom and authority that I instantly began to worry.
- spewing venom
- spitting venom
- venom and rage
So you know, I'm, I'm just so you know, all the venom is for the complainers.
- So you know, I'm, I'm just so you know, all the venom is for the complainers.
- One is if comments are going to be anonymous, that I might disregard them because it's it's this blanket permission slip for people to like to spew venom.
- One is if comments are going to be anonymous, then I might disregard them because it's it's this blanket permission slip for people to like just spew venom.
- The things that I loved were gone, and that's a so that is a venom dark and sweet.
Examples
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But she hated the venom that had crept into their relationship over the years, the bitterness, the jealousy.
Fiction book (1991) -
Her writing is full of spirit and venom, and I've been reading her for 25 years.
Blog text (21) -
But his venom was all in his eyes, and these were aimed elsewhere.
Fiction book (2000) -
To the defenders of Bush-Cheney who have spewed their venom and idiocy on this page, I say this:
Blog text (25) -
Hugo hated Groh with especial venom, which would have pleased his mother and brother no end.
Fiction book (1991) -
Are these the people you want to ostracize, to offend, to irradiate with your venom and your resentment?
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His words dripped with venom, showcasing his profound dislike for the policies proposed.
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The critics' venom towards the movie was evident in their harsh reviews and unfiltered comments.
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During the debate, she expressed her venom for her opponent's stance on healthcare reform.
Synonyms
549
1.0
A very strong dislike that can make you want to harm someone
394
1.9
A very strong dislike that can make a person want to hurt others
322
4.4
A feeling of wanting to hurt or annoy someone
172
6.8
A very strong anger that wants revenge
75
3.4
A strong feeling of anger and hurt toward someone
57
6.1
Strong angry feeling toward a person or group
54
6.3
A wish to hurt someone or make them suffer
19
9.0
A strong feeling of hate toward someone or something
16
8.0
A strong feeling of hatred toward people or groups
11
8.3
A strong feeling of dislike toward someone or something
10
6.3
Being very cruel and violent toward other people or animals
5
8.3
A strong wish to get revenge for a wrong
2
7.5
A wish to hurt or make other people suffer
1
4.5
Wanting to hurt or make others suffer
1
7.9
A strong lasting wish to get revenge on someone who hurt you
1
7.4
A wish to hurt, upset, or annoy other people
Very strong, bitter speech or writing that tries to hurt someone
A feeling of wanting to hurt someone who hurt you
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
3
4.3
A poisonous fluid that some snakes inject when they bite to stop or kill other animals
- Specialized
Poison in a frog's skin that can make people and animals very sick or die
How Spiteful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Venom is also used for strong bitterness or spite, and the word comes from the Latin venenum 'poison'. Thinking of words or feelings as 'poison' makes it easy to see why venom can mean cruel, hurtful speech.