ENVENOM


Meaning of ENVENOM in English

ə̇n, en+ transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Middle English envenimen, from Old French envenimer, from en- en- (I) + venim venom — more at venom

1. obsolete : to poison especially by a venomous bite

2.

a. : to taint or impregnate with venom or any substance harmful to life : make poisonous

thoroughly envenomed a whole pound of hamburger — Jean Stafford

b. : to infuse bitterness, malice, or hatred into : embitter

envenoming the relations between the two countries

a countenance envenomed with jealousy and rage

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