envenom

English

Etymology

From Middle English envenimen, from Old French envenimer (“to poison, taint”). en- +‎ venom

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɪnˈvɛnəm/

Verb

envenom (third-person singular simple present envenoms, present participle envenoming, simple past and past participle envenomed)

1. To poison, to put or inject venom onto or into.
   • 1833, Robert Browning, "Pauline":

     Ah dearest, whoso sucks a poisoned wound

     Envenoms his own veins!

2. To acerbate.