Adjective
- 1. deadly, venomous, virulent, toxic (vs. nontoxic)
- usage: extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom; "venomous snakes"; "a virulent insect bite"
- 2. poisonous, venomous, vicious, malicious (vs. unmalicious)
- usage: marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful; "poisonous hate"; "venomous criticism"; "vicious gossip"
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