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Definition poison in British English

poison verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/
1

to kill someone or make them very ill by giving them poison

Example

He was suspected of poisoning his wife.

Synonyms and related words
kill murder strangle
1.1

to put poison into food or drink because you want to kill someone or make them ill

Example

They have threatened to poison the city's drinking water.

Synonyms and related words
bake beat blanch
2

to create pollution that damages part of the environment

Example

Waste from the factories is poisoning the water supply.

Synonyms and related words
anthropogenic biodegradable biohazard
3

to have a bad influence on something

Example

The decision had poisoned relations between Britain and France.

Example

Do you believe that television is poisoning the minds of our children?

Synonyms and related words
damage spoil harm
Definition poison in British English