Envenom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈvɛnəm/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Envenom is a verb meaning (transitive) To inject or put venom onto or into (someone or something).
Meaning
(transitive) To inject or put venom onto or into (someone or something).
More Meanings
- (transitive) To acerbate, make bitter.
Example Sentences
Ah dearest, whoso sucks a poisoned wound Envenoms his own veins!
Oh what a world is this, when what is comely Enuenoms him that beares it?
The Kayans of Central Borneo ascribe souls to the trees which yield the poison they use to envenom their arrows.
Nay, was it I who wooed thee to this breast, / Which like a serpent thou envenomest / As in repayment of the warmth it lent?
Word Forms
- envenoms
- envenoming
- envenomed
- envenomest
- envenomedst
- envenometh
Synonyms for envenom
Depending on context, synonyms include envenomate, venomize, acerbate, poison, embitter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include poison, acerbate, embitter, envenomate, venomize, venenate.
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