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envenomate

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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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

History

Etymology

By surface analysis, en + venom + ate; possibly a back-formation from envenomation.