venom

Meanings

• noun

  A toxic substance secreted by an animal for use as a defense or weapon.

  - "The cobra's venom is deadly to humans."
  - "The scorpion's sting delivers a potent dose of venom."

• noun

  Poison; something that is harmful or detrimental.

  - "The venom of gossip can be just as damaging as a physical poison."
  - "The venom of jealousy can destroy relationships."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvɛnəm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1762800"

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Synonyms

atter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with venom
veneer , gneiss , lees

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Variants

List of all variants of venom that leads to same result
venom , venoms , venomed , venoming , spit blood , spit blood/venom , spit venom

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Etymology

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Old French venin, from Latin venenum 'poison'

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Trivia

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1. The king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake.

2. The black mamba is the fastest-moving venomous snake in the world.

3. The deadliest venom in the world is believed to be that of the Inland Taipan, which can kill a human in just 45 minutes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Toxin: A toxic substance, such as a venom, that is produced by living organisms.

2. Venomous: Capable of inflicting a venomous bite or sting.

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Culture

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Venom has been used extensively in literature, particularly in fantasy and science fiction genres. It is often depicted as a powerful and feared substance, capable of causing instant death or debilitating effects. In real life, venom has been studied extensively in the fields of biology and medicine, with many venoms being used to develop new drugs and treatments.

How to Memorize "venom"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a snake coiled and ready to strike, with its venomous fangs glistening in the sunlight.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'venom' with the image of a deadly poison or a venomous bite.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Venom: Viper's Evil Nectar Of Menace' to help remember the definition.

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