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POISONS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word poisons. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word poisons. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for POISONS

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bane
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• something causing misery or death

contaminant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a substance that contaminates

contaminate
verbv
verb

• make impure

• make radioactive by adding radioactive material

corrupt
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• lacking in integrity

• not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

adjective satellite

• containing errors or alterations

• touched by rot or decay

verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• alter from the original

envenom
verbv
verb

• cause to be bitter or resentful

• add poison to

pollutant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• waste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil

pollute
verbv
verb

• make impure

taint
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the state of being contaminated

verb

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• contaminate with a disease or microorganism

toxicant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism

adjective satellite

• having the qualities or effects of a poison

toxin
nounn
noun

• a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species

venom
verb, nounv, n
noun

• toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)

• feeling a need to see others suffer

poisonous substance
nounn
noun

• any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism

Best Hypernyms For POISONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for poisons, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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alter change corrupt debase debauch demoralise demoralize deprave destructiveness dose drug misdirect modify pervert profane substance subvert vitiate

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