envenom

English

Etymology

From Middle English envenimen, from Old French envenimer (“to poison, taint”). en- +‎ venom

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈvɛnəm/

Verb

envenom (third-person singular simple present envenoms, present participle envenoming, simple past and past participle envenomed)

  1. To poison, to put or inject venom onto or into.
    • 1833, Robert Browning, "Pauline":
      Ah dearest, whoso sucks a poisoned wound
      Envenoms his own veins!
  2. To acerbate.
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