poisoning
word · lemma: poison
Definition
Poisoning is illness, injury, or death caused by swallowing, breathing, touching, or otherwise absorbing a harmful substance. It can also mean the act of giving poison to a person, animal, or other living thing.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used as an uncountable noun for a medical condition: 'food poisoning', 'carbon monoxide poisoning'. In crime or animal contexts, it can refer to the deliberate act of giving poison. Common collocations are 'suspected poisoning', 'accidental poisoning', and 'signs of poisoning'.
Example Sentences
The doctor said it was food poisoning.
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The dog died from rat poisoning.
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Police are investigating a possible poisoning.
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I was so sick after dinner that I thought I had poisoning.
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They ruled out poisoning after the lab results came back.
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The article raised concerns about lead poisoning in older homes.
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