poison

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism.

Example Sentences
  • We used a poison to kill the weeds.
2 Definition

Something that harms a person or thing.

Example Sentences
  • Gossip is a malicious poison.
3 Definition

A drink; liquor.

Example Sentences
  • — I'll have a glass of whisky.
4 Definition

Any substance that inhibits catalytic activity.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody).

Example Sentences
  • The assassin poisoned the king.
2 Definition

To pollute; to cause to become poisonous.

Example Sentences
  • That factory is poisoning the river.
3 Definition

To cause to become much worse.

Example Sentences
  • He poisoned the mood in the room with his non-stop criticism.
4 Definition

To cause (someone) to hate or to have unfair negative opinions.

Example Sentences
  • She's poisoned him against all his old friends.
5 Definition

To inhibit the catalytic activity of.

6 Definition

To place false information into (a cache) as part of an exploit.