venomous
gb/vˈɛnəməs/ us/vˈɛnəməs/
B2
Anglais
mérges, mérgező, maró
B2
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mérges
B1
Schéma d’usage :
[animal] is venomous; a venomous [snake/spider/insect]
That bright-colored frog looks dangerous, but it isn’t venomous.
Az az élénk színű béka veszélyesnek tűnik, de nem mérges.
The ranger warned us that several venomous snakes live near the trail.
Az erdész figyelmeztetett minket, hogy több mérges kígyó is él az ösvény közelében.
Not all spiders are venomous to humans.
Exemples pédagogiques
A cobra is a venomous snake.
A kobra mérges kígyó.
Some animals are venomous, so be careful.
Néhány állat mérges, ezért légy óvatos.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often confuse venomous (injected by bite/sting) with poisonous (harmful if eaten, touched, or breathed in).
Sens
able to inject venom
Collocations
venomous snake
|venomous spider
|venomous insect
|venomous bite
|venomous sting
|highly venomous
|potentially venomous
|venomous species
|venomous fangs
|venomous glands
Synonymes
poisonous (Often used loosely as a general synonym, though strictly it is not limited to injected toxins.)
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toxic (More general; can describe any harmful substance, not specifically bites or stings.)
Antonymes
nonvenomous (Specifically means not able to inject venom.)
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harmless (Broader and less precise; means not likely to cause harm.)
Thèmes
animals
|nature
|health
Définition
If an animal is venomous, it can inject poison when it bites or stings.
Producing venom and able to deliver it, typically through a bite or sting.
C1
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Schéma d’usage :
venomous [remark/comment/attack/criticism]
She replied with a venomous comment that shocked everyone at the table.
Olyan mérgező megjegyzéssel válaszolt, hogy az asztalnál mindenki megdöbbent.
The debate turned ugly, and his speech became increasingly venomous.
A vita elmérgesedett, és a beszéde egyre mérgezőbbé vált.
He shot her a venomous look when she mentioned the mistake.
Exemples pédagogiques
His words were venomous and cruel.
A szavai rosszindulatúak és kegyetlenek voltak.
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners overuse venomous for any criticism; it usually implies strong malice, not just being direct or negative.
Sens
full of spite or hate
Collocations
venomous remark
|venomous comment
|venomous attack
|venomous criticism
|venomous tone
|venomous glare
|venomous insults
|venomous sarcasm
|venomous response
|a venomous feud
Synonymes
malicious (Emphasizes intent to harm rather than vivid imagery.)
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spiteful (Highlights bitterness and desire to hurt or annoy.)
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vitriolic (Often used for harsh speech or writing; slightly more formal.)
Antonymes
kind (Opposite in tone and intention; caring rather than hurtful.)
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charitable (Opposite in judgment; generous and fair-minded rather than harsh.)
Thèmes
emotions
|communication
|conflict
Définition
If someone is venomous, they speak or act in a very angry and cruel way.
Extremely hostile and malicious in tone, as if intended to hurt someone with words or actions.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
venomous
API
GB/vˈɛnəməs/
US/vˈɛnəməs/
Syllabes et accentuation
venom - ous (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (venom)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: venomous
Expressions
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