Poisoning

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Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/

Definitions of poisoning

noun a condition that occurs when a person or animal ingests, inhales, or absorbs a harmful substance

Example Sentences

A1 Food poisoning can happen if you eat something that is not fresh.

A2 She got sick from food poisoning after eating raw fish.

B1 The doctor suspected that the patient's symptoms were due to food poisoning.

B2 The investigation revealed that the poisoning was intentional.

C1 The forensic team was able to identify the specific toxin used in the poisoning.

C2 The poisoning incident led to stricter regulations on food safety in the industry.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She accidentally poisoned her cat by feeding it chocolate.

A2 The chef unknowingly poisoned the customers with undercooked chicken.

B1 The company faced legal action after poisoning the nearby river with toxic waste.

B2 The spy attempted to poison the foreign diplomat at the gala event.

C1 The serial killer was known for poisoning his victims with cyanide-laced drinks.

C2 The terrorist group planned to carry out a mass poisoning attack on the city's water supply.

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Example Sentences

A1 She got sick from eating poisoning mushrooms.

A2 The doctor suspected food poisoning as the cause of her symptoms.

B1 The company issued a recall due to a potential poisoning risk in their products.

B2 The forensic team determined that the cause of death was poisoning.

C1 The toxicology report confirmed the presence of a lethal poisoning agent in the victim's system.

C2 The assassination attempt was carried out using a sophisticated poisoning technique.

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Example Sentences

A1 She felt sick after accidentally poisoning herself with the cleaning products.

A2 The chef warned the customers about the risks of food poisoning from undercooked meat.

B1 The doctor suspected foul play when the patient showed symptoms of poisoning.

B2 The forensic team found evidence of poisoning in the victim's system.

C1 The investigation revealed a complex scheme of poisoning involving multiple suspects.

C2 The renowned toxicologist was called in to analyze the rare poison used in the murder case.

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Example Sentences

A1 I heard about a case of food poisoning at the restaurant.

A2 She suspected that the illness was caused by food poisoning.

B1 The doctor diagnosed him with poisoning from inhaling toxic fumes.

B2 The forensic team determined that the cause of death was poisoning.

C1 The investigation revealed a complex case of intentional poisoning.

C2 The poisoning incident raised questions about security measures in the facility.

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Example Sentences

A1 I am afraid of poisoning my plants with too much fertilizer.

A2 She accidentally ingested some cleaning product and was worried about poisoning herself.

B1 The chef was fired for poisoning the customers with undercooked food.

B2 The company faced a lawsuit for poisoning the nearby river with toxic waste.

C1 The government implemented strict regulations to prevent poisoning of the environment.

C2 The terrorist organization was accused of intentionally poisoning the water supply of a major city.

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Example Sentences

A1 I avoided eating the berries for fear of poisoning.

A2 She fell ill after accidentally poisoning herself with the wrong medication.

B1 The restaurant was closed temporarily due to a suspected case of food poisoning.

B2 The investigation revealed that the poisoning was intentional and not accidental.

C1 The forensic team was called in to analyze the poisoning incident at the corporate office.

C2 The political scandal involved allegations of poisoning the opposition leader's drink.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Poisoning! Don't touch that mushroom.

A2 I think I have food poisoning from that sushi.

B1 Poisoning can occur if you ingest certain chemicals.

B2 She suspected foul play when she heard about the poisoning incident.

C1 The forensic team was called in to investigate the poisoning case.

C2 The poisoning of the water supply was a deliberate act of sabotage.

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Example Sentences

A1 Poisoning can occur if you eat something harmful.

A2 She got food poisoning from eating spoiled meat.

B1 The doctor suspected poisoning as the cause of the patient's symptoms.

B2 The forensic team determined that the poisoning was intentional.

C1 The poisoning of the water supply was a deliberate act of sabotage.

C2 The poisoning of the political leader was a shocking event that shook the nation.

Examples of poisoning in a Sentence

formal The doctor confirmed that the patient was suffering from food poisoning.

informal I think I got food poisoning from that sushi I had last night.

slang I feel like I'm being poisoned by all this drama.

figurative His toxic behavior is like emotional poisoning to those around him.

Grammatical Forms of poisoning

past tense

poisoned

plural

poisonings

comparative

more poisoning

superlative

most poisoning

present tense

poisons

future tense

will poison

perfect tense

have poisoned

continuous tense

is poisoning

singular

poisoning

positive degree

poisoning

infinitive

to poison

gerund

poisoning

participle

poisoned

Origin and Evolution of poisoning

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'poisoning' originated from the Old French word 'poisoner' which means 'to give poison to'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'poisoning' has evolved to encompass not just the act of giving poison to someone, but also the state of being poisoned or affected by a toxic substance.