envenom

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪnˈvɛnəm/

Verb

envenom (envenoms, present participle envenoming; past and past participle envenomed)

1. To poison, to put or inject venom onto or into.
   • 1833, Robert Browning, "Pauline":

     Ah dearest, whoso sucks a poisoned wound

     Envenoms his own veins!

2. To acerbate.

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