poison

Meanings

• noun

  A substance that causes harm or death when ingested, inhaled, or comes in contact with the skin.

  - "The snake bit him and injected a deadly poison into his system."
  - "The assassin used a poisoned dart to kill his victim."
  - "Ricin is a powerful poison found naturally in the seeds of the castor oil plant."

• verb

  To make (someone or something) slowly and secretly harmful or destructive.

  - "The politician's rivals tried to poison his reputation by spreading false rumors."
  - "The company's unethical practices gradually poisoned the environment."
  - "The critic's harsh words poisoned the atmosphere of the meeting."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

atter , bane , contaminant , pollutant , toxin , venom , corrupt , taint , contaminate , pollute , taint

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with poison
oison , motion , position , devotion , emotion

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Variants

List of all variants of poison that leads to same result
poison , poisons , poisoned , poisoner , poisoners , poisoning , poison arrow frog , poison dart frog , poison gas , poison gases , poison hemlock , poison hemlocks , poison ivies , poison ivy , poison oak , poison oaks , poison-pen , poison pill , poison pills

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French poisson 'poison, venom, fish', from Latin venenum 'poison, venom'.

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Trivia

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1. The deadliest poison known to man is tetrodotoxin, found in the pufferfish.

2. The ancient Egyptians used poison to mummify their dead.

3. The term 'poison ivy' refers to a plant that causes a rash when touched.

4. The word 'poison' appears in the Bible 12 times.

5. The average person will swallow about 10 spiders in their lifetime, but none of them are poisonous.

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Related Concepts

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1. Venom: A substance secreted by an animal for use as a weapon to kill, paralyze, or immobilize its prey, or for self-defense.

2. Toxicology: The study of the nature, effects, and detection of poisons.

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Culture

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Poison has been used throughout history in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, it is a common motif in mystery novels and fairy tales. In art, it has been depicted in paintings and sculptures as a symbol of death or destruction. In music, there are numerous songs with the word 'poison' in the title. Poison was also used as a means of assassination in ancient times, and there are many stories of famous poisonings throughout history.

How to Memorize "poison"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, clear vial filled with a bright green liquid. This is what poison might look like.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'poison' with the image of a snake or a dart to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Poison Paralyzes, Injures, and Occasionally Kills' to help remember the definition.

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