venom

BrE /ˈvɛnəm/ AmE /ˈvɛnəm/

noun en → es

1 POISON B1

a poisonous liquid produced by some animals, especially snakes and spiders, that is injected into the body of a person or animal when they are bitten or stung

veneno

  • to be full of venom

Collocations snake venom · spider venom

  • The snake's venom is highly toxic.

    El veneno de la serpiente es muy tóxico.

2 ANGER B1

extreme anger or hatred, especially when expressed in a way that is intended to hurt someone

ira, odio

  • to speak with venom

Collocations venomous words · venomous criticism

  • She spoke to him with venom.

    Ella le habló con ira.