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Poison
01
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.
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
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.
02
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.
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
Example
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
Example
Chemicals poisoned the soil near the plant.
The factory poisoned the river with waste.
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