Definition of Venomous

of animals, especially snakes, or their parts secreting venom; capable of injecting venom by means of a bite or sting

Examples of Venomous in a sentence

The park ranger warned the campers to watch out for venomous snakes.  🔊

Scorpions, rattlesnakes, and vipers are venomous creatures whose bite or sting can cause extreme pain or even death.  🔊

The child was rushed to the emergency room after he was bitten by a venomous snake.  🔊

Perfectly harmless spiders are often killed because they resemble the venomous black widow or brown recluse.  🔊

Although ants seem safe, a surprising number are venomous and can kill you will a single bite.  🔊

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