envenom

• فعل يعني حقن السم في شيء أو شخص، أو جعله سامًّا؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا بمعنى أفسد أخلاقه أو ملأ قلبه حقدًا وكراهية.

An archaic verb meaning to put venom into something, to poison, or to embitter.

1. Cause bitterness or resentmentB2formal

   To make a relationship, situation, or person feel bitter, hostile, or resentful.

   تسميم العلاقات

   • His harsh criticism envenomed their friendship.
   • The dispute envenomed the atmosphere at work.
   • Years of misunderstanding envenomed her heart toward them.
   • The unfair decision envenomed the already tense negotiations.

   المرادفاتacerbateembitterpoisonranklesour

   الأضدادappeaseconciliatemollifypacifysoothe

2. Add poison toC1formal

   To introduce a poisonous substance into something, often with harmful intent.

   سمّم

   • The assassin attempted to envenom the king's drink.
   • Some snakes envenom their prey with a single bite.
   • The ancient text described how to envenom arrows for hunting.
   • The substance used to envenom the food was undetectable.

   المرادفاتcontaminatepoisontaint