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

The common adder is one of only two venomous snakes in Germany and the only snake known to live north of the Arctic Circle. —Byphie Jacobs, science.org, 20 Sep. 2024

Roughly 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes across the U.S. every year—with 8–15 deaths as a result—according to the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024

According to wildlife specialist Kayla Jobe, who spoke with KOKI, bull snakes are not venomous and can be helpful to have near (but not in) your home since the reptile eats small rodents. —Tabitha Parent, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024

The show brings viewers up close with deadly animals such as camouflaging cuttlefish and hippos to ferocious great white sharks and venomous spiders and snakes. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024