verb
Meaning 1
To inject venom into.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Fortunately, the snake did not envenomate him.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: envenom, venomize
Antonyms: none provided
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verb
To inject venom into.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: envenom, venomize
Antonyms: none provided
History
By surface analysis, en + venom + ate; possibly a back-formation from envenomation.