venomous

adjective
UK /ˈvenəməs/
US /ˈvenəməs/

A venomous animal can give you poison when it bites or stings you.

The snake is venomous, so stay away from it.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Full of anger and hate.

She gave him a venomous look.

3. Very mean and hurtful in what is said or written.

The critic wrote a venomous review of the film.

4. Able to cause harm or damage.

He spread venomous rumors about his neighbor.