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noun

Definition of poisonsnext
plural of poison
as in diseases
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing the only way to get rid of rats is to leave out poison

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poisons

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verb

present tense third-person singular of poison
1
as in taints
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable poisoning the minds of impressionable children with ethnic hatred

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as in pollutes
to make unfit for use by the addition of something harmful or undesirable exhaust fumes poisoning the air

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as in corrupts
to lower in character, dignity, or quality this party partisanship poisons the national debate we should be having about this urgent problem

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as in turns
to cause to have often negative opinions formed without sufficient knowledge malicious rumors had poisoned many church members against the new pastor

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poisons
  1. diseases
  2. weakens
  3. toxins
  4. destroys
  5. pesticides
Noun
  • Some believe aluminum can contribute to the development of diseases like breast cancer and Alzheimer's, but there isn't enough scientific evidence to support those claims.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • An adult fruit fly’s brain is much more complex, however—and most importantly, the small insects share 60 percent of human DNA, as well 75 percent of the genes that cause genetic diseases, per a statement.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of diseases
Verb
  • This detachment not only affects how individuals respond to disasters but also weakens the overall collective response.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • A student can attempt the course without the pressure of immediate feedback or the potential to fall behind, which weakens the signal of their willingness to take on challenges.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of weakens
Noun
  • Patients were showing up at the hospital drenched in floodwater saturated with gasoline, chemicals and other unknown toxins.
    Erika Edwards, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • In response, your body releases toxins of its own, chemicals designed to kill the invading organism but that, all too often, damage your body, too, leaving you victim to friendly fire.
    Peter Ubel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of toxins
Verb
  • Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.
    Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of destroys
Noun
  • More recently, environmental activists have alleged that the school district is slipping in its commitment to avoid the use of potentially dangerous pesticides on campus, for such purposes as landscaping.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • So when a pathogen gets exposed via those pesticides, the valley fever fungus is also in those soils.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of pesticides
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