Synonyms: venomous, vicious, poisonous
Definition: marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful
Usage: poisonous hate; venomous criticism; vicious gossip
Similar words: malicious
Definition: having the nature of or resulting from malice
Usage: malicious gossip; took malicious pleasure in...watching me wince- Rudyard Kipling
Synonyms: deadly, venomous, virulent
Definition: extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
Usage: venomous snakes; a virulent insect bite
Similar words: toxic
Definition: of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison
Usage: suffering from exposure to toxic substances