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to poison
verbgeneral usecommon/ẽvɨnɨˈnaɾ/en·ve·ne·nar
Definitions
21
To administer poison to someone or something, causing intoxication or death.
Usage examples
“It is suspected that they tried to poison the neighbor's dog.”
“Spoiled food can poison a person.”
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Antonyms
Common combinations
poison foodpoison waterpoison slowly
Idiomatic expressions
- poison the soul (to corrupt morally)
2
Figuratively, to corrupt, pervert, or make something harmful.
Usage examples
“Those malicious comments poisoned the work environment.”
“Hatred can poison long-lasting relationships.”
Common combinations
poison the mindpoison the heartpoison relationships