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POISON

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Poison.

How to pronounce poison:

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Poison - as a noun

Any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
poisonous substancetoxicant
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
substance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Anything that harms or destroys

Example: "The poison of fascism"

Poison - as a verb

Spoil as if by poison

Example: "Poison someone's mind"

Kill with poison

Example: "She poisoned her husband"

Add poison to

Example: "Her husband poisoned her drink in order to kill her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
envenom

Kill by its poison

Example: "This mushroom can poison"

Administer poison to

Example: "She poisoned her husband but he did not die"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dosedrug
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She accidentally ingested the poison and had to be rushed to the hospital."
"The snake's venom is a deadly poison."
"He wanted to commit suicide by drinking a bottle of poison."
"The poison spread through his body, weakening him."
"The poison in her veins was slowly killing her."
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Word Game Points

Is POISON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, poison is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POISON has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is POISON a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, poison is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POISON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is POISON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, poison is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POISON has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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