venomize

/ˈvɛnɒmaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to give or become infected with venom, especially from a snake’s bite

“The snake venomized its prey in a matter of seconds.”

2. verb

to make or become poisonous or injurious, especially from a source of venom

“The plant venomized the water source, making it undrinkable.”

3. verb

to infect or contaminate with a poisonous or injurious substance

“The chemical factory was accused of venomizing the local water supply.”

Synonyms

  • poison
  • toxify

Antonyms

  • neutralize
  • purify