Poison (Noun)
Meaning 1
Anything that harms or destroys; "the poison of fascism".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Related Words
Meaning 2
Any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The venom of the snake is a powerful poison that can kill a person within hours if left untreated.
- The plant's leaves contain a poison that can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some people.
- Lead is a poison that can accumulate in the body and cause serious health problems over time.
- The bacteria in the contaminated water produced a poison that made many people in the village sick.
- Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless poison that can be deadly in enclosed spaces.