Associations to the word «Venom»

Wiktionary

VENOM, noun. A poison carried by an animal, usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; atter.
VENOM, noun. (figuratively) Feeling or speech marked by spite or malice.
VENOM, verb. To infect with venom; to envenom; to poison.

Dictionary definition

VENOM, noun. Toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions).
VENOM, noun. Feeling a need to see others suffer.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley