poisonous vs. venomous

adjective

  1. full of or containing poison.

    poisonous air; a poisonous substance.

  2. harmful; destructive.

    poisonous to animals; poisonous rumors.

  3. deeply malicious; malevolent.

    poisonous efforts.

adjective

  1. (of an animal) having a gland or glands for secreting venom; able to inflict a poisoned bite, sting, or wound.

    a venomous snake.

  2. full of or containing venom; poisonous.

    a venomous wound; a venomous potion.

  3. spiteful; malignant.

    a venomous attack; a venomous tongue.