venenation

/ˌvɛnɪˌneɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of poisoning or corrupting something or someone.

“The venenation of the town’s water supply caused widespread illness.”

2. noun

The quality of being poisonous or corrupting.

“The venenation of the old mansion was rumored to be due to a former owner’s dark past.”

Synonyms

  • corruption
  • poisoning

Antonyms

  • purification
  • sanitation