Sekirov Dictionary

poisoned

/ˈpɔɪzn̩d/

adjective 3
forms 2
phrases 1

adjective3

•
Killed, paralysed, or harmed by receiving a dose of poison.
- The snake left its poisoned prey to die.
•
Containing poison; poisonous.
- The hunters began to fire their poisoned darts.
•
(figurative) Having a strongly negative effect; harmful.
- This is a poisoned work environment.

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Phrases with poisoned

poisoned chalice
Something which is initially regarded as advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful; an apparently beneficial or benign instrument or scheme for causing death or harm.

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