Poisoner

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɪzənər/

Definitions of poisoner

noun a person who administers poison, typically with the intent to harm or kill

Example Sentences

A1 The poisoner was caught red-handed.

A2 The poisoner was arrested for attempting to harm someone.

B1 The poisoner was known for their deadly concoctions.

B2 The poisoner's motives for their crimes were finally revealed.

C1 The poisoner's actions had far-reaching consequences on the community.

C2 The poisoner's trial captivated the nation with its twists and turns.

Examples of poisoner in a Sentence

formal The poisoner was apprehended by the authorities and brought to trial.

informal I heard that the poisoner got caught red-handed by the police.

slang The poisoner is a real lowlife, preying on innocent victims.

figurative His words acted as a poisoner, spreading negativity throughout the team.

Grammatical Forms of poisoner

• plural: poisoners
• comparative: more poisonous
• superlative: most poisonous
• present tense: poisons
• future tense: will poison
• perfect tense: has poisoned
• continuous tense: is poisoning
• singular: poisoner
• positive degree: poisoner
• infinitive: poison
• gerund: poisoning
• participle: poisoned

Origin and Evolution of poisoner

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'poisoner' originated from the Old French word 'poisonnier', which was derived from the Latin word 'potio' meaning 'drink' or 'potion'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to someone who administered poison, the word 'poisoner' has evolved to also include someone who contaminates food or drinks with harmful substances in a malicious manner.