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Poison
01
a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body
02
anything that harms or destroys
to poison
01
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
02
to have a harmful or destructive effect on someone or something
Transitive: to poison sth
03
to contaminate or adulterate something by introducing a harmful or toxic substance
Transitive: to poison sth
04
to be made ill or harmed by consuming or being exposed to a toxic substance
Transitive: to poison sb
poison
n
poisonous
adj
poisonous
adj
Example
The forensic team analyzed the victim's blood for traces of poison.
She accidentally ingested poison after mistaking it for medication.
The scientist studied the effects of poison on the nervous system.
According to legend, the basilisk's breath could wither crops and poison water sources.
Even a small amount of poison in the water was detectable by the laboratory equipment.
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