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poison noun

  /ˈpoɪ.zən/ , /ˈpɔɪ.zən/
  • A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested.
 Gift, Giftstoff

poison verb

  /ˈpoɪ.zən/ , /ˈpɔɪ.zən/
  • (transitive) To cause to become much worse.
 vergiften

poisonous adjective

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

poisoning noun

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

poisoner noun

  • A person who poisons something or someone.
 Giftmischer, Giftmischerin, Giftmörder, Giftmörderin
rat poison
Rattengift
poison gas
Giftgas
poison ivy
Giftsumach
poison sumac
Giftsumach
poison nut
Brechnuss
poison gland
Giftdrüse
poison oak
Gifteiche
one man's meat is another man's poison
der eine isst gern Wurst, der andere grüne Seife
the dose makes the poison
die Dosis macht das Gift, die Menge macht das Gift
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