venom
US /ˈvenəm/
UK /ˈvenəm/
1.
veleno
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions and typically injected into prey or aggressors by biting or stinging.
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The snake injected its venom into the mouse.
Il serpente ha iniettato il suo veleno nel topo.
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Spider venom can be dangerous to humans.
Il veleno di ragno può essere pericoloso per gli esseri umani.
2.
veleno, cattiveria, rancore
extreme malice and bitterness shown in someone's words or actions.
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His words were full of venom.
Le sue parole erano piene di veleno.
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She spoke with such venom that everyone was shocked.
Parlò con tale veleno che tutti rimasero scioccati.