verb
- to poison with venom
- to fill with bitterness or malice
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The snake envenoms its prey with a single bite.
- The spider envenoms small insects to paralyze them.
- His harsh criticism envenoms every conversation.
- Jealousy envenoms their relationship.
- The politician's speech envenoms public discourse.
- Gossip envenoms the workplace atmosphere.