Envenena (en. Poison)
/en.βe.ne.na/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
Introduce poison into an organism, causing harm or death.
The killer poisons his victim with a toxin.
El asesino envenena a su víctima con un toxico.
Corrupt someone morally or physically.
Bad company can poison your mind.
Las malas compañías pueden envenenar su mente.
Negatively affect someone or something.
Envy poisons relationships.
La envidia envenena las relaciones.
Etymology
From the Latin 'venenare', meaning 'to make poison'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
poison the mind
Corrupt someone's thinking.
envenenar la mente
poison relationships
Damage the connection between people.
envenenar las relaciones
Related Words
poison
Substance that causes harm or death.
veneno
poisoning
Action or effect of poisoning.
envenenamiento
Slang Meanings
Cause harm in a hidden or manipulative way.
That person is always trying to poison the atmosphere.
Esa persona siempre está tratando de envenenar el ambiente.
Subtly introduce conflicts.
You're poisoning the relationship with your gossip.
Estás envenenando la relación con tus chismes.