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poison noun

  /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/
  • A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested.
Gift, Giftstoff

poison verb

  /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/
  • (transitive) To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody).
vergiften

poisonous adjective

  /ˈpɔɪznəs/ , /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
  • Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.
giftig, gifthaltig
  • (figuratively) Negative, harmful.
giftig, toxisch

poisoning noun

  • The administration of a poison.
  • The state of being poisoned.
Vergiftung

poisoner noun

  • A person who poisons something or someone.
Giftmischer, Giftmischerin, Giftmörder, Giftmörderin
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