poisoning
|poi-son-ing|
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/ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/
(poison)
harmful substance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poison' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'poison', where 'poison' meant 'a drink or potion'.
Historical Evolution
'poison' changed from the Old French word 'poison' and eventually became the modern English word 'poison'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a drink or potion', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance that can cause harm or death'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of administering poison to someone or something.
The victim suffered from food poisoning.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'poison'.
The factory is poisoning the river with its waste.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35