noun
poisoning
POY-zuh-nihng
noun
1
Harm or illness caused by a poisonous substance entering the body.
"He was rushed to hospital with suspected food poisoning."
"Lead poisoning can cause lasting damage in children."
2
The act of giving someone poison.
"Detectives suspected poisoning rather than natural causes."
How to Use Poisoning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing harmed by a poisonous substance, or the act of administering poison.
Common pairings
food poisoning
lead poisoning
carbon monoxide poisoning
Word Forms
poisonings plural
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