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envenom

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɪnˈvɛnəm/
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1

verb

Meaning 1

To inject or put venom onto or into (someone or something).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: envenomate, venomize

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To acerbate, make bitter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

add poison to

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Her husband poisoned her drink in order to kill her

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: poison

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: change, alter, modify

4

verb

Meaning 4

cause to be bitter or resentful

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • These injustices embittered her even more

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: embitter, acerbate

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Middle English envenymen, from Old French envenimer (“to poison, taint”); equivalent to en- + venom.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: envenenar — Translations
  • Spanish: avenenar — Translations