Poison

usgb/ˈpɔɪzn/
noun

A substance that can cause sickness or death if it enters the body.

He died from poison that he had accidentally ingested.
Visual representation of "poison" - A substance that can cause sickness or death if it enters the body.

Often appears as...

  • swallow poison
  • deadly poison
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Literal Harm

Used to describe substances with actual, physical harmful effects on living beings.

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The factory released poison into the river, killing the fish.
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Varying Lethality

Poisons can range from causing mild illness to immediate death, depending on type and amount.

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The poison in the berries can cause nausea if eaten.
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