as in antagonism
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as in infuriating
to implant bitter feelings in
thoughtless, self-indulgent antics that only managed to envenom his teammates
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for envenoming
Noun
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The growing antagonism towards tourists is in the face of still-growing travel––the World Travel & Tourism Council projected that this year 142 countries out of 185 will set records, especially to Europe, spending $11.1 trillion and accounting for 330 million jobs.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025 -
Know More The flood of accusations and pointed fingers underscores the long-running antagonism between the companies, which offer similar services and compete for customers.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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But being treated as an enemy soon created alienation and resentment.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Shepherd’s gift is allowing the reader to see what everyone else is missing, Edwin’s everyday frustrations, confusions, and alienation.—
Miriam Gershow
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The most plausible scenario is a palace coup: a rupture within the military, perhaps even inside the Revolutionary Guards themselves.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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The announcement is the latest effort in the Administration’s apparent attempt to force a rupture between China and the U.S.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
Verb
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The prequel will introduce his family and girlfriend and the events that led up to his victory, notorious for angering the Capitol elite.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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Reports suggest that some Republican lawmakers are frustrated with Musk’s bluster and that the DOGE approach to slashing the federal bureaucracy is angering constituents and making lawmakers less popular in their districts.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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According to Yau, those with acne-prone skin should reach for a stainless steel gua sha—unlike natural stone, stainless steel is non-porous and anti-bacterial, preventing unwanted breakouts and aggravating easily congested skin.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Following his final round, the two-time major champion detailed surviving the weekend without aggravating his rib injury.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His baby girl, Mackenzie, had turned yellow with jaundice.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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An autopsy revealed that Abigail died from a high level of bilirubin in her brain, which the application points out would have manifested as jaundice.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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“Envenoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envenoming. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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