# venomously

**Pronunciation:** ˈvɛnəməsli · VEN-um-us-lee

**CEFR level:** C2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a manner filled with intense malice, bitterness, or hatred.

## Examples

- She venomously rejected his apology, refusing to ever speak to him again.
- The critic wrote venomously about the film, calling it a complete waste of time.
- He glared venomously at the person who had betrayed his trust.

## Synonyms

- angrily — General term for expressing anger.
- bitterly — Focuses on deep resentment or disappointment.
- maliciously — Focuses on the intent to cause harm.
- vitriolically — Extremely caustic and cruel language.

## Collocations

- glare venomously at — He glared venomously at his opponent after losing the match.
- speak venomously about — She spoke venomously about her former boss during the interview.
- attack someone venomously — The politician attacked his rival venomously in his latest speech.

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