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envenomed

/ɪnˈvɛnəmd/ /ɛnˈvɛnəmd/

Meanings
verb
To poison, to put or inject venom onto or into.

Examples :

"The cruel bully envenomed the dart with poison before shooting it at the sleeping dog. "
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Related Words

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inject verb

/ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

To push or pump (something, especially fluids) into a cavity or passage.

"The nurse injected a painkilling drug into the veins of my forearm."

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constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

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venom noun

/ˈvɛnəm/

A poison carried by an animal, usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging.

"The snake's venom was extremely dangerous, requiring immediate medical attention. "

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strained verb

/stɹeɪ̯nd/

To hold tightly, to clasp.

"The little girl strained her teddy bear to her chest, comforting herself after a bad dream. "

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cruel verb

/kɹuː(ə)l/

To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success)

"His constant criticism cruelly spoiled her chances of getting a good grade on the project. "

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sleeping verb

/ˈsliːpɪŋ/

To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

"You should sleep 8 hours a day."

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already adverb

/ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/

Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.

"The students are already finished with their homework. "

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shooting verb

/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

To launch a projectile.

"The archer practiced shooting arrows at the target. "

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criticism noun

/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."

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before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

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relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

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poison noun

/ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/

A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism.

"We used a poison to kill the weeds."