Poison Definition & Meaning
poison
- noun
- any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
- anything that harms or destroys; "the poison of fascism"
- verb
- spoil as if by poison; "poison someone's mind"; "poison the atmosphere in the office"
- kill with poison; "She poisoned her husband"
- add poison to; "Her husband poisoned her drink in order to kill her"
- kill by its poison; "This mushrooms can poison"
- administer poison to; "She poisoned her husband but he did not die"
"Poison" in song lyrics
See how poison is used in real songs:
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"Making crates, Math defy it, mixed with rap poison"
9th Prince f/ Beretta 9 — Never Front -
"And my style is causing nausea like the scorpion poison"
A+ — Gotta Have It -
"If he truly drank the poison"
Aesop Rock — The Mayor and the Crook
Words that rhyme with poison
Usage tips for "poison"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "poison" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for poison to find words that pair well.
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- What does poison mean?
- any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism anything that harms or destroys; "the poison of fascism" spoil as if by poison; "poison someone's mind"; "poison the atmosphere in the office" kill with poison; "She poisoned her husband" add poison to; "Her husband poisoned her drink in order to kill her" kill by its poison; "This mushrooms can poison" administer poison to; "She poisoned her husband but he did not die"
- What part of speech is poison?
- Poison is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does poison have?
- Poison has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).