Poisoner
/ˈpɔɪzənər/noun
A person who puts poison in food, drink, or in someone's body on purpose.
The police arrested the man as a suspected poisoner after finding several bottles of arsenic at his home.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Criminal Act
Using 'poisoner' implies illegal and harmful intentions, often associated with crime.
The novel's plot revolves around the cunning poisoner who evades capture.
Pro Tip 2/3Mystery Genre
Often found in mystery or crime novels, where a 'poisoner' is a key suspect.
In the mystery series, the detective always looks for the motive of the poisoner.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Historically, poisoners were infamous figures, sometimes associated with royal courts or politics.
The history class discussed a poisoner who targeted medieval monarchs.
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