adjective as in strong fondness

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poisonous, toxic, harsh, bitter, cruel

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Example Sentences

Example:The plant exuded a poisonous, venomlike odor, warning all who approached of its poisonous nature.

Definition:having or containing poison; capable of causing injury or death by contact or ingestion.

From poisonous

Example:The poison in the snake's venom was highly toxic and venomlike in its effects.

Definition:poisonous, esp. when such a substance causes death or serious disability.

From toxic

Example:His harsh, venomlike tone left her feeling uncomfortable and defensive.

Definition:harsh like venom; unpleasant or unfriendly in manner, view, or remark.

From harsh

Example:The criticisms were intense, venomlike, dripping with bitterness and anger.

Definition:very harsh in disagreement, criticism, or speech; expressing or having extreme unhappiness or resentment.

From bitter

Example:Her cruel, venomlike comments were a form of interpersonal abuse.

Definition:inflicting or intended to inflict pain or suffering; harsh or severe.

From cruel