venom

3 definitions • 2 examples

a poisonous liquid that some snakes, insects, etc. produce and can put into another animal's body by biting or stinging

the expression of feelings of hate or extreme anger:

He was shocked at the sheer venom of her reply.

a poisonous liquid produced by some snakes, insects, and spiders when they bite:

fig. His diary was full of venom and hate for everyone in authority.