envenom

verb

en·​ven·​om in-ˈve-nəm 

en-

envenomed; envenoming; envenoms

transitive verb

1

: to make poisonous

2

: embitter

Synonyms of envenom

• enrage
• anger
• embitter
• infuriate
• antagonize

Examples of envenom in a Sentence

thoughtless, self-indulgent antics that only managed to envenom his teammates

Recent Examples on the Web

Because the bite can initially feel painless and leave little swelling, victims may not realize they have been envenomed until paralysis begins. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

Testing the Constitution will further envenom the atmosphere. — Conrad Black, National Review, 15 Sep. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Middle English envenimen, from Anglo-French envenimer, from en- + venim venom

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for envenom

• denim
• plenum
• venom
• imipenem

Kids Definition

envenom

verb

en·​ven·​om in-ˈven-əm 

1

: to poison with venom

2

: to cause to feel bitterness or hatred