Poison ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Poison ( noun )

1. A substance that is capable of causing illness or death when introduced or absorbed into the body.
2. A thing or person that has a destructive influence or is harmful in some way.
3. A substance that is destructive or harmful to something.

Origin:

From old french poison, from latin pōtio, pōtiōnem (“a drink, draught, potion”), from pōtāre (“to drink”).

Examples:

1. The bottle contained a small amount of poison that could kill a person.
2. The toxic relationship was like a poison that affected every aspect of her life.
3. The acid rain was a poison for the plants in the forest.
4. The company's greed was a poison that destroyed the environment.
5. The poison of envy can ruin even the closest friendships.

(As a verb)

Poison ( verb )

1. A substance that is capable of causing illness or death when introduced or absorbed into the body.
2. A thing or person that has a destructive influence or is harmful in some way.
3. A substance that is destructive or harmful to something.

Origin:

From old french poison, from latin pōtio, pōtiōnem (“a drink, draught, potion”), from pōtāre (“to drink”).

Examples:

1. The bottle contained a small amount of poison that could kill a person.
2. The toxic relationship was like a poison that affected every aspect of her life.
3. The acid rain was a poison for the plants in the forest.
4. The company's greed was a poison that destroyed the environment.
5. The poison of envy can ruin even the closest friendships.