as in poisoned
containing or contaminated with a substance capable of injuring or killing a living thing
the witch gave Snow White a poison apple
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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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as in to taint
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
poisoning the minds of impressionable children with ethnic hatred
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as in to pollute
to make unfit for use by the addition of something harmful or undesirable
exhaust fumes poisoning the air
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as in to degrade
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
this party partisanship poisons the national debate we should be having about this urgent problem
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Recent Examples of poison
National Geographic, 28 Feb. 2020
Some farmers even intentionally poison cranes to stop them from foraging in their crops.
—National Geographic, 10 Feb. 2020
Mikayla Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2025
During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, US poison control centers reported seeing increasing cases of ivermectin toxicity, including in people who took veterinary formulations that contained high concentrations of the drug.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
Kennedy has blamed artificial dyes for a host of health problems and has accused the food industry of poisoning the nation’s children.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Behavior and reproduction Most frogs are nocturnal, but not poison frogs.
—National Geographic, 28 Feb. 2020
Some farmers even intentionally poison cranes to stop them from foraging in their crops.
—National Geographic, 10 Feb. 2020
Noun
In its latest public meeting on April 16, the council discussed the need for more data on marijuana’s impact on the developing brains of minors, as well as improved monitoring of additives that could potentially increase these poison control calls.
—Mikayla Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2025
During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, US poison control centers reported seeing increasing cases of ivermectin toxicity, including in people who took veterinary formulations that contained high concentrations of the drug.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Partners of the West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Network are receiving 100 calls a day on average for reports of animals poisoned by the toxic algae bloom, according to NOAA.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
Kennedy has blamed artificial dyes for a host of health problems and has accused the food industry of poisoning the nation’s children.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poison
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The toxics killed fish and wildlife, closed beaches, and endangered environmentally sensitive areas.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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In Colorado, the process to choose the five priority air toxics included consulting with multiple stakeholders.—
Jenni Shearston,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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About 26,500 of those who consume food tainted by salmonella are hospitalized.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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The role of politics Accusations that human rights advocacy is tainted by domestic politics aren’t new.—
Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The intent, the critics have said, is in fact to stifle findings about the noxious content that is increasingly polluting social media and political discourse.—
Steven Lee Myers,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Leaks from this antiquated sewer system are polluting Rock Creek and threaten the public health of all those who come in contact with it.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Erebus is at risk of degrading due to strong currents.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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Plus, this rash guard’s fabric blocks 98% of UVA and UVB rays, though keep in mind that frequent laundering will degrade the UV-blocking ability over time.5 In general, it’s recommended that UPF clothing be replaced after 40-50 washes.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Trump faced charges related to keeping hundreds of classified documents and refusing to turn them over to the FBI while Biden was under investigation for retaining classified documents.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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What began as a simple surprise quickly turned into a major production.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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The attack, which only killed the bomber but could have been much worse, is an act worthy of perhaps the dumbest and most poisonous ideology on the planet right now.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
19 May 2025
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From such small radioactive acorns do poisonous oaks grow.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
Noun
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This field includes liquid biopsy, referring to techniques that process bodily fluids such as blood, urine, and saliva for different disease biomarkers.—
Cat Wang,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The fungal disease does not spread from person to person, according to the CDC.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Dodge won't spoil the surprise by confirming if the last one will be based on the Charger or the Challenger (or maybe both), but the evidence suggests the latter is more likely.—
Jack Fitzgerald,
Car and Driver,
13 Feb. 2023
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Farmers’ broiler chickens suffocate, and dairy products spoil.—
Monica Mark,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Feb. 2023
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“Poison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poison. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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