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Venomous

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

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Malicious 84% connected

Indulging or exercising malice; harboring ill will or enmity.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Malicious 84% connected

Indulging or exercising malice; harboring ill will or enmity.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Toxic 84% connected

Alt. of Toxical

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Toxic 84% connected

Alt. of Toxical

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Venom 74% connected

Matter fatal or injurious to life; poison; particularly, the poisonous, the poisonous matter which certain animals, such as serpents, scorpions, bees…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Venom 74% connected

Matter fatal or injurious to life; poison; particularly, the poisonous, the poisonous matter which certain animals, such as serpents, scorpions, bees…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 4

Deadly 92% connected

Capable of causing death; mortal; fatal; destructive; certain or likely to cause death; as, a deadly blow or wound.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Poisonous 92% connected

Having the qualities or effects of poison; venomous; baneful; corrupting; noxious.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Vicious 92% connected

Characterized by vice or defects; defective; faulty; imperfect.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Virulent 92% connected

Extremely poisonous or venomous; very active in doing injury.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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