venom
US /ˈvenəm/
UK /ˈvenəm/
1.
veneno
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.
A cobra injetou seu veneno no rato.
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Spider venom can be dangerous to humans.
O veneno de aranha pode ser perigoso para humanos.
2.
veneno, malícia, amargura
extreme malice and bitterness shown in someone's words or actions.
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His words were full of venom.
Suas palavras estavam cheias de veneno.
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She spoke with such venom that everyone was shocked.
Ela falou com tanto veneno que todos ficaram chocados.