venomous vs poisonous
poisonous vs venomousvenomous and poisonous both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| venomous | No | Yes | No | No |
| poisonous | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
venomous and poisonous
are synonyms defined as:
- venomous and poisonous: marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful
Other synonyms of venomous include
vicious.
| venomous (adjective) | poisonous (adjective) |
|---|---|
| marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful | not safe to eat |
| extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom | marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful |
| having the qualities or effects of a poison |
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