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envenomed

 

[ หˆษ›nvษ™nษ™md ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

poisoned state

Envenomed refers to something that has been poisoned, typically by the injection of venom from a snake or other venomous creature. This term is often used in medical or zoological contexts to describe an animal or person that has been exposed to venom. Envenomed can also describe a more metaphorical sense of being negatively affected by a harmful influence or experience. In literature, it may represent feelings of betrayal or emotional harm that have been inflicted upon an individual.

Synonyms

poisoned, toxic, venomous

Examples of usage

  • The envenomed bite of the snake was life-threatening.
  • She felt envenomed by the toxic atmosphere at work.
  • The doctor treated the envenomed wound immediately.
  • The plot of the novel was envenomed by betrayal.

Translations

Translations of the word "envenomed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น envenenado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคผเคนเคฐ เคฆเคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vergiftet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teracuni

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‚ั€ัƒั”ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zatruty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฏ’ใ‚’ๅ—ใ‘ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท empoisonnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ envenenado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zehirli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณู…ูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otravenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otravenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธญๆฏ’็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zastrupljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eitraรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒะปะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™hษ™rlษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ envenenado

Word origin

The term 'envenomed' is derived from the root word 'venom', which comes from the Latin 'venenum', meaning poison or drug. The prefix 'en-' is used to denote the act of causing or putting something into a particular state. This formation captures the essence of being filled with or affected by venom. The usage dates back many centuries, becoming more prevalent in scientific and literary contexts that describe interactions with poisonous creatures, as well as metaphorically to describe toxic relationships or atmospheres. The transformation of the word aligns with the development of language as people sought to communicate complex ideas related to danger, toxicity, and harmful influences.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,147, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.