Is there a word that means "poisonous or venomous?"

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Posted Sep 28, 2017, 4:21 PM UTC

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Zarrothe•

You might be looking for the word 'toxic' or a variant.

The words 'poisonous' and 'venemous' actually mean different things even though they are used interchangeably. So, maybe you need one of those words instead since they don't mean the same thing. :) Venom is injected while poison is consumed or absorbed.

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DeviIDukeOP•

The words 'poisonous' and 'venemous' actually mean different things even though they are used interchangeably. So, maybe you need one of those words instead since they don't mean the same thing. :) Venom is injected while poison is consumed or absorbed.

I am fully aware and that is why I started this thread.

You might be looking for the word 'toxic' or a variant.

Are both poisons and venoms always toxic?

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Zarrothe•

Yes, I would say so since they both cause harm after some way of getting into the body. Poisons and venoms could be called toxins or toxicants.

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