Definitions for venom

venom ven·om

Spelling: [ven-uh m]
IPA: /ˈvɛn əm/

Venom is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 54 anagrams from letters in venom (emnov).

Definitions for venom

noun

  1. the poisonous fluid that some animals, as certain snakes and spiders, secrete and introduce into the bodies of their victims by biting, stinging, etc.
  2. something resembling or suggesting poison in its effect; spite; malice:
  3. Archaic. poison in general.

verb (used with object)

  1. Archaic. to make venomous; envenom.

Origin of venom

1175-1225; variant of Middle English venim Anglo-French; Old French venim, venin Vulgar Latin *venīmen, for Latin venēnum magical herb or potion, poison *wenes-nom, equivalent to *wenes- desi

Examples for venom

"Most of the venom that is spewed at us comes from our own people, which I think says a lot," says Paddy.

Yet his heart still seemed to fester with the venom of the dagger.

In the gloom I could not see his venom gathering, but I could almost smell it.

It talks about her agoraphobia and her diabetes, as well as her recent court testimony, all without judgment or venom.

Cursed be the serpent that bit you and had not sufficient power in its venom to kill!

His venom against the white race was only the further increased.

Time and time again we watch them freely addressing public rallies, spewing hate and venom without any action being taken.

Even in society, the venom of party was suffered to intrude.

But just wait until Rush Limbaugh bloviates his venom on Thursday.

Some bugs, like ants or yellow jackets, do carry small amounts of venom and should be avoided.

Word Value for venom
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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