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venomous

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/ˈvɛnəməs/ · ven-o-mous

capable of injecting venom through bites or stings.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

capable of injecting venom through bites or stings.

ایسی مخلوق جو کاٹنے یا ڈنک مارنے کے ذریعے زہر داخل کرے.

زہر دار

zehar daar

Synonyms

poisonoustoxicdangerousزہریلامضرخطرناک

Antonyms

harmlessnon-toxicbenignبے ضررغیر زہریلامحفوظ

Common Collocations

  • venomous snake
  • venomous bite
  • venomous plant

Example Sentences

The venomous snake slithered silently through the grass.

زہر دار سانپ چپ چاپ گھاس میں رینگتا رہا۔

Zehar daar saanp chup chaap ghas mein rangahta raha.

It's crucial to identify venomous species in the wilderness.

یہ ضروری ہے کہ جنگل میں زہر دار انواع کی شناخت کی جائے۔

Yeh zaroori hai ke jungle mein zehar daar anwa ka shanakht ki jaye.

Avoiding venomous plants can prevent serious injuries.

زہر آلود پودوں سے بچنا سنگین چوٹوں سے بچا سکتا ہے۔

Zehar alood podaon se bachna sangeen choton se bacha sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

venomous vs. poisonous:Venomous refers to organisms that inject venom through bites or stings, whereas poisonous denotes organisms that are toxic when consumed or touched.

Word Family

venom
nounزہر
venomously
adverbزہر دار طریقے سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that 'venomous' sounds like 'venomous' which contains poison.

Visualize a snake ready to strike, representing the dangerous nature of venomous creatures.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کا زہر تو پی لیتے ہیں سب، / مگر یہ زہر دار دل کا کیا کریں گے؟

Mohabbat ka zehar to pi lete hain sab, / Magar yeh zehar daar dil ka kya kareinge?

Everyone can drink the poison of love, / But what will they do with this venomous heart?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

زہر کی مچھلی چھوٹے دریا میں نہیں بھاگتی.

Zehar ki machhli chhote darya mein nahi bhagti.

The fish of poison does not swim in a small river.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "venenosus" — full of poison

First known use: 14th century

The word 'venomous' has its roots in the Latin 'venenosus', which is derived from 'venenum' meaning poison. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe animals that deliver venom through bites or stings.