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Venom

Matter fatal or injurious to life; poison; particularly, the poisonous, the poisonous matter which certain animals, such as serpents, scorpions, bees, etc., secrete in a state of health, and communicate by thing or stinging.

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Malevolence 76% connected

The quality or state of being malevolent; evil disposition toward another; inclination to injure others; ill will. See Synonym of Malice.

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Malignity 76% connected

The state or quality of being malignant; disposition to do evil; virulent enmity; malignancy; malice; spite.

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Venomous 74% connected

Full of venom; noxious to animal life; poisonous; as, the bite of a serpent may be venomous.

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Venomous 74% connected

Full of venom; noxious to animal life; poisonous; as, the bite of a serpent may be venomous.

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Malice 92% connected

Enmity of heart; malevolence; ill will; a spirit delighting in harm or misfortune to another; a disposition to injure another; a malignant design of…

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Spite 92% connected

Ill-will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the disposition to irritate, annoy, or thwart; petty malice; grudge; rancor; despite.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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