Poisoned: meaning, definitions and examples
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poisoned
[ ˈpɔɪ.zənd ]
harmful substance
Poisoned refers to something that has been contaminated with a harmful or toxic substance. This term is often used to describe food or drink that has been deliberately or accidentally tainted to cause illness or death.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The poisoned apple is a classic tale.
- He was poisoned during the banquet.
- The waters were poisoned by industrial waste.
Translations
Translations of the word "poisoned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 envenenado
🇮🇳 ज़हरीला
🇩🇪 vergiftet
🇮🇩 teracuni
🇺🇦 отруєний
🇵🇱 otruty
🇯🇵 毒された
🇫🇷 empoisonné
🇪🇸 envenenado
🇹🇷 zehirlenmiş
🇰🇷 독이 든
🇸🇦 مسموم
🇨🇿 otrávený
🇸🇰 otrávený
🇨🇳 中毒的
🇸🇮 zastrupljen
🇮🇸 eitraður
🇰🇿 улыныз
🇬🇪 დასხუპული
🇦🇿 zəhərlənmiş
🇲🇽 envenenado
Etymology
The word 'poisoned' comes from the Latin word 'pōisonare,' which means 'to drink.' The transition to English occurred through Old French in the Middle Ages, where 'poison' referred to a substance that causes injury, illness, or death when ingested or absorbed. Over time, 'poison' evolved to encompass a broader range of harmful substances. The use of poisons has been documented throughout history, from ancient times when they were employed in hunting and warfare to modern applications in medicine and pest control. The adjective 'poisoned' describes the state of having been contaminated with such a substance, often carrying a connotation of malicious intent, especially in literary and historical contexts.