venom
Definitions
A poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, or scorpions and typically injected into prey or enemies by biting or stinging.
Extreme malice, spite, or hostility directed toward someone or something.
Examples
The snake injected its potent venom into the prey to immobilize it.
His words were filled with pure venom, intended to hurt everyone in the room.
Synonyms
Antonyms
antidote cure remedy kindness benevolence goodwill affection