poison

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

ruВещество, которое может вызвать болезнь, повреждение или смерть при попадании или всасывании в живой организм.esSustancia que puede causar enfermedad, daño o muerte al ser ingerida, inhalada o absorbida por un organismo vivo.frSubstance qui peut provoquer une maladie, une lésion ou la mort lorsqu'elle est ingérée, inhalée ou absorbée par un organisme vivant.deStoff, der in einen lebenden Organismus gelangt und dort Krankheit, Schaden oder Tod verursachen kann.ptSubstância que pode causar doença, lesão ou morte quando ingerida, inalada ou absorvida por um organismo vivo; também pode designar algo moralmente nocivo ou corruptor.zh一种进入或吸收到生物体内后能引起疾病、损伤或死亡的物质。也指有毒的物质或有害的影响。arمادة تُسبب المرض أو الضرر أو الموت عند دخولها الجسم أو امتصاصها. وتشمل المواد السامة والضارة بالكائنات الحية.

1. Toxic substance B1 formal medical

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

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

   ruЯдesVenenofrSubstance toxiquedeGiftptVenenozh毒物arسُمّ

   Синонимы: banetoxicanttoxinvenom

2. Harmful influence B2 formal

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

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

   ruЯдesInfluencia nocivafrInfluence néfastedeGiftptVenenozh毒害arسُمّ

   Синонимы: baneblightcankercontagioncorruptionmalignancystaintainttoxinvenom

   Антонимы: antidoteblessingcureremedytonic

• poisons plural form
• poisons' possessive plural form
• poison's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по введению токсичного вещества кому-либо или чему-либо, или для указания на порчу или разложение чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de administrar una sustancia tóxica a alguien o algo, o para señalar que algo se corrompe, se degrada o se vuelve nocivo.frVerbe 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.deVerb, das bezeichnet, jemandem oder etwas eine giftige Substanz zuzuführen, oder auch, etwas zu verderben oder zu zersetzen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de introduzir uma substância tóxica em alguém ou algo, ou para indicar a deterioração ou corrupção de algo.zh动词，指将有毒物质给予某人或某物使其中毒或死亡，也指污染、败坏或腐蚀某事物。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إدخال مادة سامة إلى شخص أو شيء ما، أو للإشارة إلى إفساد شيء ما أو تخريبه أو جعله فاسدًا.

1. Administer poison B1 formal medical

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

   • 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.

   ruОтравлятьesEnvenenarfrEmpoisonnerdeVergiftenptEnvenenarzh毒害arتسميم

   Синонимы: envenom

2. Corrupt or spoil B2 formal

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

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

   ruОтравлятьesenvenenar / corromperfrEmpoisonner, gâterdeVergiftenptEnvenenarzh毒害arيُفسِد

   Синонимы: blightcontaminatecorruptembittermarpollutesourspoiltaintvitiate

• poisoned past participle
• poisoned past simple
• poisoning present participle
• poisons third person singular