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noun

as in toxic
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing the only way to get rid of rats is to leave out poison

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poison

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verb

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to cause to have often negative opinions formed without sufficient knowledge malicious rumors had poisoned many church members against the new pastor

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Their presence actually counteracted the response to men, like an antidote to a poison. Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2024 Misty has a poison needle with her (how convenient!) and rushes Lisa, but Nat steps in the way and takes the needle instead, dying moments later. Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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But on the whole, the flyers’ visit went well. Sept. 24, 1924: Passion drives a Little Egypt pastor and his parishioner to poison their spouses On July 30, 1924, the Rev. Lawrence Hight delivered a moving eulogy for Wilford Sweeten. Andrew Johnston, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024 Flint residents poisoned by the drinking water are also due more than $600 million as part of a larger settlement from the state for the crisis, but have not seen a penny. Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for poison 

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“Poison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poison. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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