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POISONING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Poisoning.

Poisoning - as a noun

The act of giving poison to a person or animal with the intent to kill

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
killingputting to death
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Poisoning - as a verb

To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody).

Example: "The assassin poisoned the king."

To pollute; to cause to become poisonous.

Example: "That factory is poisoning the river."

To cause to become much worse.

Example: "He poisoned the mood in the room with his non-stop criticism."

To cause (someone) to hate or to have unfair negative opinions.

Example: "She's poisoned him against all his old friends."

To inhibit the catalytic activity of.

To place false information into (a cache) as part of an exploit.

Example Sentences

"She experienced food poisoning after eating the contaminated seafood."
"The symptoms of poisoning include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain."
"The poisoning was caused by exposure to toxic chemicals in the workplace."
"He was rushed to the hospital after an accidental poisoning with household cleaner."
"The forensic scientists found traces of arsenic in the victim's body, suggesting poisoning."
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Word Game Points

Is POISONING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, poisoning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POISONING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is POISONING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, poisoning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POISONING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is POISONING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, poisoning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POISONING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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