venomous

/ˈvɛnəməs/adj
Elementary
1

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.

2

Of or pertaining to venom.

3

Consisting of, or containing or full of, venom or some other poison; hence, harmful to health due to this.

4

Posing a threat; dangerous, threatening.

5

Hateful; malignant; spiteful.

6

Of a weapon such as an arrow or dart: dosed with venom or poison; envenomed, poisoned.

7

Harmful, hurtful, injurious; specifically, morally or spiritually harmful; evil, noxious, pernicious.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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