Pronunciation

/pɔɪˈzən/

Definitions

Noun

1. A poisonous substance that can cause illness or death when taken in small amounts.
   • Definition: A chemical agent that, when introduced into the body, can damage or destroy cells, tissues, or organs, often leading to severe illness or death.
   • Example: “The snake’s venom was a potent form of poison.”
2. The act of poisoning or the state of being poisoned.
   • Example: “The victim fell victim to a mysterious poisoning.”

Verb

1. To administer a poisonous substance to someone, usually with malicious intent.
   • Example: “The criminal was caught trying to poison the rival’s food.”
2. To cause harm or death by administering a toxic substance.
   • Example: “The suspect confessed to poisoning her husband’s tea.”

Adjective

1. Characterized by or containing a harmful or deadly substance.
   • Example: “A poison dart from the rainforest could be lethal.”
2. Causing harm or destruction, metaphorically.
   • Example: “His words were a verbal poison to their friendship.”

Phrases

• “Poison the well” refers to spreading false information to taint people’s opinions or beliefs.
• “Be immune to poison” means to be unaffected by criticism or negative remarks.
• “A taste for poison” suggests a morbid curiosity or enjoyment of something harmful.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The hiker was lucky to survive the encounter with a deadly poison oak.”
• Verb: “The detectives investigated the case of the accidental poisoning at the restaurant.”
• Adjective: “Her words were laced with a subtle poison, making it hard to trust her intentions.”

Synonyms

• Toxins
• Venom
• Noxious
• Deadly
• Hazardous
• Insidious
• Corrosive
• Crippling