English / word
poison
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
A substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when absorbed or ingested by a living organism.; a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
In context
01
Keep bottles of household chemical poison far away from children.
02
The snake's dangerous poison attacks the nervous system.
Synonyms
toxin,venom,toxic substance
Antonyms
cure,medicine,remedy
Collocations
deadly poison,rat poison,poison control