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poison in Russian

poison in Russian is яд, отра́ва, отрави́ть — poison means a substance that can injure or kill a living thing if it enters the body.

poison in Russian

яд
noun
Pronounced: yad
A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested.
отра́ва
noun
Pronounced: otrava
A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested.
отрави́ть
verb
Pronounced: otravit
(transitive) To pollute; to cause to become poisonous.
отравля́ть
verb
Pronounced: otravlyat
(transitive) To pollute; to cause to become poisonous.
трави́ть
verb
Pronounced: travit
(transitive) To pollute; to cause to become poisonous.
отрави́ть
verb
Pronounced: otravit
(transitive) To cause to become much worse.
отравля́ть
verb
Pronounced: otravlyat
(transitive) To cause to become much worse.

What does "poison" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. noun Anything that causes serious harm, especially to a relationship, situation, or reputation.
    "Gossip is poison to any team's morale."
  3. verb To harm or kill using poison.
    "The killer poisoned his victim's drink."
  4. 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 Russian?

"poison" in Russian is яд, отра́ва, отрави́ть. poison means: A substance that can injure or kill a living thing if it enters the body.

How do you pronounce яд?

"poison" in Russian is яд, pronounced "yad".

How do you use "poison" in a sentence?

Example: "The farmer kept the rat poison locked away from the children." In Russian, "poison" is яд, отра́ва, отрави́ть.

Are there other ways to say "poison" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "poison": яд, отра́ва, отрави́ть, отравля́ть, трави́ть.

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