The difference between Nonpoisonous and Venomous

When used as adjectives, nonpoisonous means not poisonous, whereas venomous means full of venom.

check bellow for the other definitions of Nonpoisonous and Venomous

  1. Nonpoisonous as an adjective:

    Not poisonous.

  1. Venomous as an adjective:

    Full of venom.

    Examples:

    "The villain tricked him into drinking the venomous concoction."

  2. Venomous as an adjective:

    Toxic; poisonous.

  3. Venomous as an adjective:

    Noxious; evil.

  4. Venomous as an adjective:

    Malignant; spiteful; hateful.

    Examples:

    "His attitude toward me is utterly venomous."

  5. Venomous as an adjective:

    Producing venom (a toxin usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging) in glands or accumulating venom from food.

    Examples:

    "Do venomous spiders have glands?"

  6. Venomous as an adjective:

    powerful

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