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Definition poison in British English

poison noun

noun
/ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/
1

a substance that can kill you or make you ill if you eat, drink, or breathe it

Example

Some mushrooms contain poison.

Example

rat poison (=poison used for killing rats)

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2

something that has a negative effect

Example

Capitalism is regarded as a poison that is destroying the traditional way of life.

2.1

words or actions that express the feeling of hating someone

Example

The look she gave me was pure poison.

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Definition poison in British English