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poison

/ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Translations

poisonnoun

poisons

/ˈpɔɪ.zən/

poison

The scientist handled the poison with extreme caution to avoid any accidents.

Le scientifique a manipulé le poison avec une extrême prudence pour éviter tout accident.

Additional translations

poisonFamilier, boisson alcoolisée préférée.

poisonSens figuré.

Synonyms

noxious substance

poisonverb

poisoned

Past Simple

poisoned

Past Participle

poisoning

Gerund

/ˈpɔɪ.zən/

empoisonner

The villain attempted to poison the hero's drink.

Le méchant a tenté d'empoisonner la boisson du héros.

Additional translations

empoisonnerSens figuré.

polluerQuand il s'agit de contaminer un milieu.

Synonyms

poisonadjective

/ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Used attributively before nouns to mean ‘containing or delivering poison; poisonous’.

toxique

Soldiers were issued masks to protect against poison gas.

Les soldats ont reçu des masques pour se protéger contre un gaz toxique.

Synonyms

Definitions

poisonnoun

A substance that is capable of causing illness or death when introduced or absorbed.

The scientist handled the poison with extreme caution to avoid any accidents.

A harmful influence or thing that corrupts or destroys.

The constant negativity in the workplace acted as a poison to the team's morale.

Informal. An alcoholic drink, especially one that someone regularly chooses or prefers.

"What's your poison?" the bartender asked with a grin.

poisonverb

To administer a harmful or lethal substance to someone or something.

The villain attempted to poison the hero's drink.

To contaminate or pollute something, making it harmful or dangerous.

The factory's waste was found to poison the local river.

To negatively influence or corrupt someone's mind or feelings.

He tried to poison her opinion against her friend with false rumors.

poisonadjective

Containing, carrying, or causing poison; poisonous.

Soldiers were issued masks to protect against poison gas.