venomous-tongued: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  generalliterarypejorative
  • Having a manner of speaking that is spiteful, malicious, or filled with bitter hostility; given to caustic, poisonous, or cutting remarks.
  • Inclined to attack others verbally with venomous or corrosive language.

  Examples

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  • The venomous-tongued critic didn’t hold back when reviewing the new play, tearing apart every aspect of it.

    El crítico de lengua venenosa no se contuvo al reseñar la nueva obra, destrozando cada aspecto de ella.

  • You should avoid confronting Maria today; her venomous-tongued remarks have upset everyone in the office.

    Deberías evitar confrontar a María hoy; sus comentarios de lengua venenosa han molestado a todos en la oficina.

  • He was known for his venomous-tongued speeches that often alienated potential allies.

    Era conocido por sus discursos de lengua venenosa que a menudo alienaban a posibles aliados.