Master confusing words with ease
Poison vs. Venom
Poison
/ˈpɔɪzən/Examples:
'What?' 'It poisoned me.Mr Inglethorp, you are suspected of poisoning your wife.''Talking of poisons,' said the colonel.
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Venom
/ˈvenəm/Examples:
The snake's venom was both potent and fast-acting.She spoke with venom, her words cutting deeper than a knife.The venom of the spider can cause severe reactions in humans.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Both poison and venom are harmful substances, but the differences lie in the method of delivery. Poison must be ingested, inhaled, or absorbed, while venom is injected through a bite or sting.
- Remember that venom is often associated with creatures that actively inject it, like snakes or spiders.
- Poison can be a substance found in plants or certain foods, while venom is typically found in animals.
- The key is in the action of delivery; venomous creatures will attack or sting you, whereas poisonous items harm you when you touch or ingest them.
- Venom comes from active injection by the creature, whereas poison is passive and harms when you interact with it or consume it.
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