Meaning & Definition of word "Poisoning"
Poisoning
/ˈpɔɪ.zən.ɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. The act or process of administering a toxin or harmful substance that can cause illness, injury, or death.
- Example: The poisoning of the water supply raised serious health concerns in the community.
- 2. An occurrence of being harmed or killed by a poison.
- Example: The doctors were able to treat the patient for lead poisoning after determining the source of exposure.
- 3. The result of introducing a poison into the body, potentially leading to various symptoms and complications.
- Example: He suffered from food poisoning after eating contaminated seafood.
Etymology
●From the Old French 'poison', derived from Latin 'potionem', meaning 'drink, potion'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
food poisoning:
Illness caused by eating contaminated food.
self-poisoning:
Deliberately ingesting poison or harmful substances to harm oneself.
carbon monoxide poisoning:
Illness caused by inhaling carbon monoxide gas.
Related Words
antidote:
A substance that counteracts a poison.
toxin:
A poisonous substance produced by living cells or organisms.
venom:
A toxic substance that is injected by bite or sting.
Slang Meanings of poisoning
Meaning: To ruin or spoil something.
● Example Sentence: He really poisoned the party with his negative attitude.
Meaning: To be extremely unwell.
● Example Sentence: I felt like I was poisoning after that bad meal.