poison
Translation
poison
Examples
Some mushrooms contain a deadly poison.
Some mushrooms contain a deadly poison.
Gossip can be a poison in a friendship.
Gossip can be a poison in a friendship.
Grammar Patterns
a deadly poison a fatal substance Some mushrooms contain a deadly poison.
a poison ((in sth.)) a harmful influence in something Gossip can be a poison in a friendship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: toxin, venom, bane; Antonyms: antidote, remedy
Etymology
From Latin 'potionem' (a drink, a potion), which originally had a neutral meaning.
Memory Tips
Picture a skull and crossbones on a bottle, the universal symbol for poison.