venomous

Everyday

1. A venomous animal can put poison (venom) into you by biting or stinging, like some snakes, spiders, scorpions and jellyfish. tree →
2. Venomous words or looks are full of hate and very unkind. tree →

In the lessons

In science and outdoor safety lessons venomous animals must be left alone; if bitten, keep still and get adult help at once. Australia has many venomous snakes and spiders. Phrases: «venomous snake», «highly venomous», «venomous sting».

Examples

• Some snakes are venomous, so never touch a snake. tree →
• A box jellyfish is very venomous. tree →
• The redback spider is venomous. tree →
• Bees are venomous, but most stings are not dangerous. tree →
• Rattlesnakes are venomous snakes in North America. tree →
• She gave him a venomous look. tree →
• Keep away from venomous creatures in rock pools. tree →
• Her dress is torn and disorderly, and her hair intertwined with venomous snakes. tree →

Note

Trap: venomous and poisonous are different. Venomous animals inject poison (snake bite); poisonous ones hurt you if you eat or touch them (some frogs, mushrooms). Myth: you should not suck out venom; keep still and call for help.