poison

• Substance qui peut provoquer une maladie, une lésion ou la mort lorsqu'elle est ingérée, inhalée ou absorbée par un organisme vivant.

A substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when introduced into or absorbed by a living organism.

1. Toxic substanceB1formalmedical

   A substance that causes illness, injury, or death when introduced into a living organism.

   Substance toxique

   • The snake's venom is a powerful poison.
   • He was rushed to the hospital after ingesting poison.
   • Some household cleaners contain dangerous poisons.

   Synonymesbanetoxicanttoxinvenom

2. Harmful influenceB2formal

   Something that has a destructive or corrupting effect on a person, group, or situation.

   Influence néfaste

   • Jealousy is a poison that destroys relationships.
   • The propaganda acted as a poison in the community.
   • Gossip can be a slow poison to friendships.

   Synonymesbaneblightcankercontagioncorruptionmalignancystaintainttoxinvenom

   Antonymesantidoteblessingcureremedytonic

• Verbe désignant l'action d'administrer une substance toxique à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose, ou le fait de corrompre, altérer ou décomposer quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of administering a toxic substance to someone or something, or to corrupt or spoil something.

1. Administer poisonB1formalmedical

   To harm or kill someone or something by giving them a toxic substance.

   Empoisonner

   • The criminal tried to poison his rival's drink.
   • Some plants can poison animals if eaten.
   • The factory was accused of poisoning the river with chemicals.

   Synonymesenvenom

2. Corrupt or spoilB2formal

   To have a harmful or destructive effect on something, such as a relationship or atmosphere.

   Empoisonner, gâter

   • Jealousy poisoned their friendship over time.
   • The constant lies poisoned the trust between them.
   • Negative gossip can poison the workplace environment.

   Synonymesblightcontaminatecorruptembittermarpollutesourspoiltaintvitiate