envenimen

Middle English

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Etymology

From Old French envenimer; equivalent to en- + venym + -en (infinitival ending).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛnˈvɛnəmən/, /ənˈvɛnimən/

Verb

envenimen

  1. To injure or cause a fatality by means of afflicting with poison or venom; to envenom.
  2. To cover or smear with venom; to make poisonous or venomous.
  3. To spread disease or malignancy.
  4. To debase or bring ruin to a person or group of people.

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