Envenomed: meaning, definitions and examples
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envenomed
[ หษnvษnษmd ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น envenenado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคผเคนเคฐ เคฆเคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช vergiftet
๐ฎ๐ฉ teracuni
๐บ๐ฆ ะพััััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zatruty
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฏใๅใใ
๐ซ๐ท empoisonnรฉ
๐ช๐ธ envenenado
๐น๐ท zehirli
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์ด ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ otravenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ otravenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไธญๆฏ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zastrupljen
๐ฎ๐ธ eitraรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะปะฐะฝาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zษhษrlษnmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ envenenado
Etymology
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.
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