envenom

• 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。

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.

   使怨恨

   • 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.

   同义词acerbateembitterpoisonranklesour

   反义词appeaseconciliatemollifypacifysoothe

2. Add poison toC1formal

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

   下毒

   • 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.

   同义词contaminatepoisontaint