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1. poison

noun. ['ˈpɔɪzən'] any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism.

Etymology

  • poison (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • potio (Latin)

Rhymes with Poison

  • boyson

How do you pronounce poison?

Pronounce poison as ˈpɔɪzən.

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How do you spell poison? Is it poisin ?

A common misspelling of poison is poisin

3. poison

verb. ['ˈpɔɪzən'] spoil as if by poison.

Etymology

  • poison (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • potio (Latin)

4. poison

verb. ['ˈpɔɪzən'] add poison to.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • poison (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • potio (Latin)

5. poison

verb. ['ˈpɔɪzən'] kill with poison.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • poison (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • potio (Latin)

6. poison

noun. ['ˈpɔɪzən'] anything that harms or destroys.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • poison (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • potio (Latin)

7. poison

verb. ['ˈpɔɪzən'] administer poison to.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • poison (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • potio (Latin)

8. poison

verb. ['ˈpɔɪzən'] kill by its poison.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • poison (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • potio (Latin)