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envenena

[ẽ.ve.nɛ.nɐ]
verb
poisons, envenoms
1. to administer poison to; to make poisonous or toxic
The spider envenoms its prey with venom.
A aranha envenena sua presa com veneno.
2. to corrupt or embitter (figuratively)
Hatred envenoms the soul.
O ódio envenena a alma.
3. third person singular present indicative of 'envenenar'
He poisons the well.
Ele envenena o poço.
Synonyms
envenenaintoxicacontaminacorrompeazeda
Antonyms
desintoxicapurificalimpaadora

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
envenena
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
envenena
standard usage, same as Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

envenena a vida
envenena o coração
envenena a mente
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