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venom
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venom
(noun)
venom
/
ˈ
vɛnəm/
noun
venom
/
ˈ
vɛnəm/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of VENOM
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noncount
]
1
:
poison that is produced by an animal (such as a snake) and used to kill or injure another animal usually through biting or stinging
2
:
a very strong feeling of anger or hatred
She spoke of him with
venom
in her voice.
He spewed
venom
against his rival.
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