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as in poison
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing
an antidote to snake venom
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as in malice
the desire to cause pain for the satisfaction of doing harm
a neighborhood gossip of such venom that she was feared by all and genuinely liked by no one
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Recent Examples of venom
Avoid using a tourniquet or trying to suck out the venom.
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 25 Sep. 2024
On the opening day at Brisbane three years ago, England were skittled for that number in their last visit to hostile old enemy territory, torn asunder by the pace and venom of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The ant venom peptides also affect the ion channels in a way that is unique and even a little bizarre.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
Anaphylaxis can occur when a person’s immune system is hypersensitive to a substance like bee venom or a certain food like peanuts.1
While most allergic reactions are mild to moderate, some people are at risk of anaphylaxis.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 25 Sep. 2024
On the opening day at Brisbane three years ago, England were skittled for that number in their last visit to hostile old enemy territory, torn asunder by the pace and venom of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The ant venom peptides also affect the ion channels in a way that is unique and even a little bizarre.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
Anaphylaxis can occur when a person’s immune system is hypersensitive to a substance like bee venom or a certain food like peanuts.1
While most allergic reactions are mild to moderate, some people are at risk of anaphylaxis.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venom
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Baffled by the fact that Curtis knew nothing of the very poison he was accused of using to try and kill the President, the suspicion that Curtis was being framed was rising.Barry Levitt, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Whatever your poison, the Plus features a low-maintenance, clean and quiet Gates Carbon Drive CDX belt.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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Davenport was charged with malice murder, battery and criminal trespass.KC Baker, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Beard's mother, Lizette Bowers, says her son was acting out of love, not malice.Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Fipronil is also high toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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According to Apolo, theobromine, an alkaloid in the cacao beans used to make chocolate, makes chocolate toxic to canines.Kelli Bender, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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All of the hatred and violence of their relationship all culminated in this moment.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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But this act also gave people permission to go far enough—to acknowledge their righteous hatred of our depraved health-care system, and even to conjure something funny or silly or joyous out of that hate.Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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The real Dylan would often visit and play songs for Guthrie at Greystone, who was suffering from Huntington’s disease, and Seeger did become a quick supporter of Dylan.Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Experts said that the two studies, published in the journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, show that the public has little knowledge about an exceedingly common disease.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Although European mistletoe is more toxic than American mistletoe, both plants are dangerous if ingested, particularly by pets and children, who may be attracted to the small white berries that have a high concentration of toxin.Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
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These toxins are eliminated from the brain during deeper stages of sleep.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Venom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venom. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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