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    Envenenar (en. Poison)

    /en.βe.neˈnaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To introduce poison into the body of a living being.
    The murderer tried to poison his victim's drink.
    El asesino intentó envenenar la bebida de su víctima.
    To harm or contaminate something in a figurative sense.
    Lies can poison a friendship.
    Las mentiras pueden envenenar una amistad.
    To cause damage or negatively affect something.
    Envy can poison personal relationships.
    La envidia puede envenenar las relaciones personales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'invenenare', which means 'to make poison' or 'to contaminate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to poison the atmosphere
    To create a hostile or negative environment.
    envenenar la atmósfera
    to poison the spirits
    To negatively affect the mood of a group of people.
    envenenar los ánimos

    Related Words

    poison
    Substance that causes harm or death to an organism.
    veneno
    poisoning
    Action or effect of poisoning.
    envenenamiento

    Slang Meanings

    To emotionally harm or negatively affect in a figurative sense.
    That criticism only serves to poison the environment.
    Esa crítica solo sirve para envenenar el ambiente.
    To falsify or cheat in a situation.
    Don't poison the relationship with disloyalties.
    No envenenes el trato con deslealtades.