Poisoner (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who kills with poison.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The infamous poisoner, responsible for the death of the king, was executed in public as a warning to others.
- The suspect was arrested after authorities discovered a cache of poisonous substances in her home, revealing her as a notorious poisoner.
- Historians believe that the emperor was murdered by a skilled poisoner who was a member of the royal court.
- As a master poisoner, she had perfected the art of using toxic plants to take out her enemies undetected.
- Detectives were stumped by the series of mysterious deaths, until they discovered the trail of clues that led them to the elusive poisoner.