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The correct spelling is poison.
How to pronounce poison
/ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/
nounIPA: /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/
Say it like: Poy-son
The correct spelling is poison. A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism. For example: "We used a poison to kill the weeds."
Usage Examples
“We used a poison to kill the weeds.”
“Gossip is a malicious poison.”
“— I'll have a glass of whisky.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism.
- 2.Something that harms a person or thing.
- 3.A drink; liquor.
- 4.Any substance that inhibits catalytic activity.
verb
- 1.To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody).
- 2.To pollute; to cause to become poisonous.
- 3.To cause to become much worse.
- 4.To cause (someone) to hate or to have unfair negative opinions.
- 5.To inhibit the catalytic activity of.
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