envenom

• Veraltetes Verb mit der Bedeutung, Gift in etwas zu gießen, zu vergiften oder jemanden zu verbittern bzw. zu erbittern.

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.

   Beziehungen vergiften

   • 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.

   Synonymeacerbateembitterpoisonranklesour

   Antonymeappeaseconciliatemollifypacifysoothe

2. Add poison toC1formal

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

   Vergiften

   • 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.

   Synonymecontaminatepoisontaint