envenom

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

ruУстаревший глагол, означающий влить яд во что-либо, отравить или озлобить.esVerbo que significa introducir veneno en algo o a alguien, envenenar, o llenar de amargura o malicia a una persona o situación.frVerbe ancien ou littéraire signifiant injecter du venin dans quelque chose, empoisonner, ou rendre amer et haineux.deVeraltetes Verb mit der Bedeutung, Gift in etwas zu gießen, zu vergiften oder jemanden zu verbittern bzw. zu erbittern.ptVerbo pouco comum que significa introduzir veneno em algo, envenenar; também pode significar tornar alguém amargo, rancoroso ou hostil.zh古旧用法，指将毒液注入某物，使其有毒；也指使人心怀恶意、变得恶毒或仇恨。arفعل يعني حقن السم في شيء أو شخص، أو جعله سامًّا؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا بمعنى أفسد أخلاقه أو ملأ قلبه حقدًا وكراهية.

1. Cause bitterness or resentment B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОтравлять (отношения)esAmargar, envenenar (una relación o situación)frenvenimerdeBeziehungen vergiftenptEnvenenar (relações)zh使怨恨arتسميم العلاقات

   المرادفات: acerbateembitterpoisonranklesour

   الأضداد: appeaseconciliatemollifypacifysoothe

2. Add poison to C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОтравитьesEnvenenar (añadir veneno)frAjouter du poison àdeVergiftenptEnvenenarzh下毒arسمّم

   المرادفات: contaminatepoisontaint

• envenomed past participle
• envenomed past simple
• envenoming present participle
• envenoms third person singular