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envenenar

to poison

verb en-beh-neh-NAHR Rare

Usage Note

Envenenar is the standard verb for to poison someone or something intentionally. The reflexive envenenarse means to poison oneself or to become poisoned. The related noun is veneno (poison, m) and the adjective venenoso (poisonous). Don't confuse with intoxicar, which covers food poisoning and toxic exposure more broadly.

Examples

"Alguien intentó envenenar al alcalde."

Natural Translation

Someone tried to poison the mayor.

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