poison

US /ˈpɔɪ.zən/
UK /ˈpɔɪ.zən/
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gif, vergif

a substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a living organism when introduced or absorbed.

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The detective suspected the victim was killed by poison.
De detective vermoedde dat het slachtoffer door gif was gedood.
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Keep all household poisons out of reach of children.
Houd alle huishoudelijke gifstoffen buiten bereik van kinderen.
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toxinvenombane
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vergiftigen

administer poison to (a person or animal), especially with criminal intent.

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The killer tried to poison his victim with a tainted drink.
De moordenaar probeerde zijn slachtoffer te vergiftigen met een besmette drank.
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The factory illegally dumped waste that could poison the river.
De fabriek dumpte illegaal afval dat de rivier kon vergiftigen.
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contaminatepollutetaint
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verpesten, schaden

have a harmful or destructive effect on.

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His negative attitude began to poison the team's morale.
Zijn negatieve houding begon de teamgeest te verpesten.
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Gossip can poison relationships and trust.
Roddel kan relaties en vertrouwen verpesten.
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corruptspoilruindestroyundermine
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poisonousfood poisoning