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venomous Synonyms

Another word for venomous

Choosing another word for venomous depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Capable of secreting and injecting venom by means of a bite, sting, or specialized anatomical structure, as certain snakes, spiders, and scorpions.

Usage Example

"Hikers in the desert should remain alert for rattlesnakes and other poisonous reptiles resting beneath shaded rocks."

Strong
poisonous
toxic
envenomed
deadly
lethal

• adjective (Context 2)

Full of malice, spite, or bitter hostility; intended to wound or harm emotionally.

Usage Example

"The critic's malicious review of the novel shocked readers with its personal hostility toward the author."

Strongest
malicious
spiteful
vitriolic
malevolent
virulent
Strong
rancorous
acrimonious
vindictive
viperous
malignant

Opposites of venomous

The opposite of venomous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nonvenomous
benevolent
kindly
harmless
charitable
amicable
gracious
warmhearted
See all opposites of venomous

• Nearby Words

venidium
venison
venom
venomous
venomously
vent
venta

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Venomous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/venomous
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