poisoning Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
   toxic condition; intoxication.
   
2. noun the act of giving poison to a person or animal with the intent to kill
   
3. verb spoil as if by poison
   poison.
   
   • poison someone's mind
   • poison the atmosphere in the office
4. verb kill with poison
   poison.
   
   • She poisoned her husband
5. verb add poison to
   poison; envenom.
   
   • Her husband poisoned her drink in order to kill her
6. verb kill by its poison
   poison.
   
   • This mushrooms can poison
7. verb administer poison to
   poison.
   
   • She poisoned her husband but he did not die

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