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Definition of «venom»

Venom refers to a poisonous substance produced by certain animals, particularly snakes and other reptiles. It is usually injected into prey through fangs or stingers during bites or stings. The venom can cause pain, swelling, tissue damage, and in some cases, death. Venom is also used to describe language that is harsh, bitter, or malicious in nature.

Usage examples

  1. The serpent’s venom was lethal and caused immediate paralysis in its prey.
  2. Spider-Man was bitten by a radioactive spider, which infused him with venom, giving him superhuman powers.
  3. The venomous snake struck its target with lightning speed, injecting deadly venom into its victim.
  4. The scorpion’s sting delivered venom that caused intense pain and swelling.
  5. The researchers studied the composition of the cobra’s venom to develop an antivenom for snakebite victims.
  6. The black widow spider’s venom contains a powerful neurotoxin that affects the nervous system of its victims.
  7. The assassin used a venom-coated dagger to ensure his target suffered a slow and painful death.
  8. The cone snail releases venom from its radula that paralyzes its prey before consuming it.

Phrases with «venom»

Sentences with «venom»

  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain The ninth and final installment of the series directed, written and designed by Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain follows the story of Venom Snake in his quest of exacting revenge on the people who almost killed him during the climax of Ground Zeroes. (fraghero.com)
  • Following the spectacular record - breaking speed of the Hennessey Venom GT in 2014, during which the hardtop coupe achieved a top speed of 270.4 mph (435.3 km / h) at the Kennedy Space Center, a record speed that remains unparalleled to this day, Hennessey has added yet another milestone. (hennesseyperformance.com)
  • The analysis also revealed a striking contrast between the evolution of venom in ancient animal groups as compared to evolutionarily «young» animals. (sciencedaily.com)
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