Noun: venom ve-num
- Toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)
"The researcher studied the effects of snake venom on human blood cells"
- The desire to cause harm or suffering to others
"The venom of his pranks went beyond simple mischief";
- malice, maliciousness, spite, spitefulness
Derived forms: venoms
Type of: animal toxin, malevolence, malignity, zootoxin
Encyclopedia: Venom