venomous
Of an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom (“a toxin intended for defensive or offensive use”) which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting venom.
Of or pertaining to venom.
Consisting of, or containing or full of, venom or some other poison; hence, harmful to health due to this.
Posing a threat; dangerous, threatening.
Hateful; malignant; spiteful.
Of a weapon such as an arrow or dart: dosed with venom or poison; envenomed, poisoned.
Harmful, hurtful, injurious; specifically, morally or spiritually harmful; evil, noxious, pernicious.
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Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing