envenom

/ɛnvˈɛnəm/

[verb]

to envenom

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

add poison to

synonyms : poison

cause to be bitter or resentful

synonyms : acerbate

embitter

Examples

1. Some of them may envenom humans, but can also give dry bites.

2. The pain from one sting alone has caused victims to pass out the moment they are struck, while continuing to scream in agony over the envenoms released.

3. Even though they are to be taken in consideration as a real danger to humans, Brazilian wandering spiders usually envenom very small prey, rarely attacking larger animals.

4. So unless you come across an especially hungry Brazilian wanderer, it probably won't bother to envenom you very much.