envenom

• Verbo pouco comum que significa introduzir veneno em algo, envenenar; também pode significar tornar alguém amargo, rancoroso ou hostil.

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.

   Envenenar (relações)

   • 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.

   Sinônimosacerbateembitterpoisonranklesour

   Antônimosappeaseconciliatemollifypacifysoothe

2. Add poison toC1formal

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

   Envenenar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscontaminatepoisontaint