Synonyms of venomous

venomous

adjective

ˈve-nə-məs 

as in poisonous

containing or contaminated with a substance capable of injuring or killing a living thing

a venomous arrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• poisonous
• poisoned
• poison
• toxic
• envenomed
• infectious
• virulent
• infective
• malignant
• harmful
• pathogenic
• injurious
• lethal
• deleterious
• baneful
• pestilential
• hurtful
• contagious
• noxious
• fatal
• deadly
• pestilent
• unhealthful
• unwholesome
• nocuous
• unhealthy
• murderous
• calamitous
• fell

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nontoxic
• beneficial
• helpful
• healthy
• remedial
• healthful
• wholesome
• curative
• nonpoisonous
• salutary
• nonvenomous
• harmless
• palliative
• benign
• salubrious
• innocuous
• inoffensive
• nonlethal
• nonfatal

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of venomous

Scorpions With their menacing pincers and venomous tails, scorpions naturally evoke fear and caution, and their eerie glow under UV light only adds to their spooky allure. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Oct. 2024

All sorts of animals that would horrify the average homeowner — like a four-foot-long venomous coral snake — were now his neighbors, which led to deeper reflections. —Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024

This species is one of two venomous snakes found in New Jersey, according to the same source. —Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 31 Aug. 2024

His videos often consisted of him handling venomous snakes, showing off crocodiles and taking care of the family’s giraffe. —Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024