poison in German
poison in German is Gift, Giftstoff, vergiften — poison means a substance that can injure or kill a living thing if it enters the body.
poison in German
Gift
A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested.
Giftstoff
A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested.
vergiften
(transitive) To cause to become much worse.
What does "poison" mean?
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noun A substance that can injure or kill a living thing if it enters the body.
"The farmer kept the rat poison locked away from the children."
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noun Anything that causes serious harm, especially to a relationship, situation, or reputation.
"Gossip is poison to any team's morale."
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verb To harm or kill using poison.
"The killer poisoned his victim's drink."
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verb To corrupt or ruin something, or to turn someone against another person.
"His constant complaints poisoned the whole team's attitude."
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poison in a sentence
- The farmer kept the rat poison locked away from the children.
- Certain mushrooms contain poison that attacks the liver.
- Gossip is poison to any team's morale.
- The killer poisoned his victim's drink.
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What is "poison" in German?
"poison" in German is Gift, Giftstoff, vergiften. poison means: A substance that can injure or kill a living thing if it enters the body.
How do you use "poison" in a sentence?
Example: "The farmer kept the rat poison locked away from the children." In German, "poison" is Gift, Giftstoff, vergiften.
Are there other ways to say "poison" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "poison": Gift, Giftstoff, vergiften.
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