From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishvenomousven‧om‧ous /ˈvenəməs/ adjective 1 ANGRYHATEfull of hatred or anger Lisa shot him a venomous glance. Reid reserved his most venomous attack for the Rail Authority.2 HBa venomous snake, insect etc produces poison SYN poisonous —venomously adverb
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venomous• Doctors and hospitals, although locked in increasingly venomous combat with insurers, also are mostly opposed.• a venomous debate over health care• Mrs Saulitis gave the soldiers a venomous look and soothed and patted Parslina protectively.• She began mouthing words in venomous silence; she clenched her fists in rage. 