Synonyms for
Poisoning
Definition
Poisoning is when a person, animal, or plant is made sick or dies because they swallowed, inhaled, or touched a harmful substance.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- food poisoning
- water poisoning
- accidental poisoning
- deliberate poisoning
- lead poisoning
- botulism poisoning
- poisoning symptoms
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Usage note
Poisoning refers to the state of being poisoned or the act of administering poison. It is often used in medical or legal contexts. 'Poisonous' is an adjective describing something that contains poison.
Example sentences
- The cat got sick from eating a mouse that had eaten poison.
- The chef was careful not to use any ingredients that could cause food poisoning.
- The environmental group is concerned about the poisoning of the river.
- The farmer put up signs to warn people about the poisoning of his fields.
- The police suspect that the victim's drink was spiked with poison.
Quotes
Poison is in everything, and no thing is without poison. The dosage makes it either a poison or a remedy. - Paracelsus
Be aware of the danger of the poison, but also be aware of the danger of not taking the antidote. - Paulo Coelho
Poison and medicine are oftentimes the same substance given with different intents. - Peter Mere Latham