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Poison
01
Gift
a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body
Example
The scientist studied the effects of poison on the nervous system.
She accidentally ingested poison after mistaking it for medication.
The forensic team analyzed the victim 's blood for traces of poison.
02
Gift, Toxin
anything that harms or destroys
to poison
01
vergiften, toxifizieren
to give a substance containing toxins or harmful elements to a person or animal with the intention of causing illness, harm, or death
Transitive: to poison a person or animal
Example
The assassin attempted to poison the target by lacing their drink.
The evil queen in the fairy tale poisoned the princess with a bad apple.
In medieval times, political rivals were known to poison each other in power struggles.
02
vergiften, schädigen
to have a harmful or destructive effect on someone or something
Transitive: to poison sth
Example
The constant negativity in the workplace poisoned the morale of the entire team.
His bitterness toward others seemed to poison his every interaction.
The lies she spread poisoned their friendship beyond repair.
03
vergiften, kontaminieren
to contaminate or adulterate something by introducing a harmful or toxic substance
Transitive: to poison sth
Example
The king ’s enemies conspired to poison his meal during the banquet.
The water was poisoned by a careless spill of industrial waste.
Someone had poisoned the fruit with pesticides, making it inedible.
04
vergiften, schädigen
to be made ill or harmed by consuming or being exposed to a toxic substance
Transitive: to poison sb
Example
She was accidentally poisoned by a chemical in the cleaning product.
She was poisoned by the contaminated water, leading to severe illness.
He became violently sick after eating wild mushrooms that poisoned him.
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