Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɪzən/
noun a substance that is capable of causing illness or death when introduced or absorbed into the body
A1 She accidentally ingested poison and had to go to the hospital.
A2 The poison ivy plant can cause a rash if touched.
B1 The detective suspected foul play when he found poison in the victim's drink.
B2 The poison was found to be a lethal dose of cyanide.
C1 The forensic team analyzed the poison to determine its chemical composition.
C2 The poison was administered through a series of injections, leading to the victim's demise.
verb to administer poison to someone or something
A1 Do not touch that plant, it could poison you.
A2 She accidentally poisoned herself by eating the wrong berries.
B1 The chef was fired for accidentally poisoning a customer with undercooked food.
B2 The criminal attempted to poison his rival by lacing his drink with a toxic substance.
C1 The spy used a slow-acting poison to eliminate his target without raising suspicion.
C2 The assassin carefully planned to poison the king during a royal banquet.