Venom
(noun)
- A toxic substance that is secreted by some animals, such as snakes and spiders, and can cause harm or death to humans and other animals.
- Anger, malice or spite.
Origin:
Middle english, from old french, from latin venom poison, from venenum.
Examples:
- The snake's venom can cause serious injury or death.
- The spider's venom is highly toxic, and can cause severe pain and swelling.
- He spoke with venom in his voice, clearly angry about the situation.
- She glared at him with venom in her eyes.
- The journalist wrote an article filled with venom, attacking the politician's character.