envenom

[ en-ven-uhm ]

verb (used with object)

1. to impregnate with venom; make poisonous.
2. to embitter.

envenom

/ ɪnˈvɛnəm /

verb

1. to fill or impregnate with venom; make poisonous
2. to fill with bitterness or malice

Other Words From

• unen·venomed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of envenom¹

1250–1300; Middle English envenimen < Old French envenimer. See en- ¹, venom

Example Sentences

Currently, there is no effective treatment for tackling severe local envenoming caused by spitting cobra venom.

From Science Daily

More than 100,000 people a year, mostly in Asia and Africa, die from snakebite envenoming -- rendering it more deadly than most neglected tropical diseases.

From Science Daily

Proponents say the small synthetic molecule has the potential to stop or reverse neurological damage, as well as restore normal blood clotting ability when administered immediately after envenoming.

From Los Angeles Times

Globally as many as 2.7 million people are envenomed by snakes every year.

From Scientific American

In government, however, Ben-Gvir - who wants to be police minister - would further envenom Israel's standoff with the Palestinians and strain Jewish-Arab relations inside Israel.

From Reuters