Venom vs. Poison
Venom (noun) is
1. a poisonous substance produced by some animals to ward off aggressors or capture prey, usually transmitted by biting or stinging,
2. excessive bitterness or malice.
Examples:
1. "The snake's venom was particularly poisonous."
2. "I was horrified by her venomous attitude towards the situation."
Poison (noun) is
1. a substance that is harmful or fatal to people or animals when exposed to or ingested; also
2. (verb) to administer poison to a person or animal.
Examples:
1. "Even something harmless like soap can be poisonous if too much is ingested."
2. "The woman was poisoned by her medicine, which had expired."
*Tip/Hint: Venom is poison particular to animals who have it, and poison is any other non-venom substance that would sicken a mammal.
Let's use both venom and poison together in a sentence:
"I would much rather be poisoned with bleach than with venom."
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