poising

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of introducing a harmful or lethal substance into the body, usually intentionally.

  - "The poisoner put cyanide in the victim's drink."
  - "The snake's venom caused severe poising."
  - "The assassin used a rare and deadly poising agent."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with poising
joys , voices , noises , toys

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Variants

List of all variants of poising that leads to same result
poise , poised , poises , poising

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Etymology

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Originally from Old French 'poison', from the Latin 'poison' meaning 'juice, lees'.

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Trivia

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1. Poison dart frogs are brightly colored and produce toxic secretions on their skin.

2. The deadliest poison known to humans is tetrodotoxin, found in certain types of pufferfish.

3. The term 'poison ivy' refers to a type of plant that causes an allergic reaction when touched.

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Related Concepts

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1. Toxicology: The study of poisons and their effects on living organisms.

2. Pharmacology: The study of poisons and their medicinal uses.

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Culture

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Poising has been a common theme in literature and art, often portrayed as a means of revenge, assassination, or murder. It has also been a subject of scientific investigation and study.

How to Memorize "poising"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a snake coiled and ready to strike, releasing a deadly venom into its prey.
   - Visualize a vial of clear liquid, labeled with a skull and crossbones, containing a deadly poising agent.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'poison' with 'venom' or 'toxin'.
   - Think of the word 'poison' as something harmful or deadly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Poisonous P' to remember the meaning of 'poison' - Poisonous P stands for 'Poisonous, Painful, and Potentially Deadly'.

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