empoison

em·poi·son

verb \im-ˈpȯi-z^ən\

Definition of EMPOISON

transitive verb

1

archaic : poison

2

: embitter <a look of empoisoned acceptance — Saul Bellow>

— em·poi·son·ment \-mənt\ noun

Examples of EMPOISON

1. <a series of misfortunes had empoisoned him against the whole world>

Origin of EMPOISON

Middle English empoysonen, from Anglo-French empoisener, from en- + poison poison

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to EMPOISON

Synonyms: antagonize, embitter, envenom

Related Words: aggravate, anger, enrage, incense, infuriate, madden; alienate, disaffect, disgruntle, estrange, set (against); curdle, sour

Near Antonyms: endear, ingratiate; appease, assuage, mollify, pacify, placate, propitiate; sweeten

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