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poisoned

The correct spelling is poisoned.

How to pronounce poisoned

verb

IPA: /ˈpɔɪzn̩d/

Say it like: Poy-son-ed

The correct spelling is poisoned. To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody). For example: "The assassin poisoned the king."

Usage Examples

The assassin poisoned the king.

That factory is poisoning the river.

He poisoned the mood in the room with his non-stop criticism.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody).
  2. 2.To pollute; to cause to become poisonous.
  3. 3.To cause to become much worse.
  4. 4.To cause (someone) to hate or to have unfair negative opinions.
  5. 5.To inhibit the catalytic activity of.

adjective

  1. 1.(of a living thing) Killed, paralysed, or harmed by receiving a dose of poison.
  2. 2.(of food or drink) Containing poison.
  3. 3.(of a pawn) Such that its capture will lessen the capturing player's chance of winning.

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