Poison
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British pronunciation/ˈpɔɪzən/
American pronunciation/ˈpɔɪzən/

Definition & Bedeutung von "poison"

01

Gift, Poison

a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body
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The scientist studied the effects of poison on the nervous system.
She accidentally ingested poison after mistaking it for medication.
02

Gift, Verderben

anything that harms or destroys
to poison
01

vergiften, poisonieren

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
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The assassin attempted to poison the target by lacing their drink.
Der Attentäter versuchte, das Ziel durch Vergiftung seines Getränks zu vergiften.
The evil queen in the fairy tale poisoned the princess with a bad apple.
Die böse Königin im Märchen vergiftete die Prinzessin mit einem schlechten Apfel.
02

vergiften, schädigen

to have a harmful or destructive effect on someone or something
Transitive: to poison sth
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The constant negativity in the workplace poisoned the morale of the entire team.
Die ständige Negativität am Arbeitsplatz vergiftete die Moral des gesamten Teams.
His bitterness toward others seemed to poison his every interaction.
Seine Bitterkeit gegenüber anderen schien jede seiner Interaktionen zu vergiften.
03

(of a person) to put a harmful or deadly substance into food, drink, or a weapon in order to hurt or kill

Transitive: to poison sth
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The spy poisoned the enemy's drink.
Someone poisoned the food at the party.
04

to make land, water, air, or other natural areas unsafe and harmful by spreading dangerous chemicals or substances

Transitive: to poison sth
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Chemicals poisoned the soil near the plant.
The factory poisoned the river with waste.
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