How to Pronounce "poison against"
expression
POY-zuhn uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
POY-zuhn ug-ENST
Definition
To influence someone to have negative feelings or opinions about another person or thing, usually by spreading harmful ideas or rumors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɪzən/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
pˈɔɪzən/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POY-zuhn uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
UK
POY-zuhn ug-ENST
Listen in Context
She tried to poison against her colleague by spreading rumors.
He was poisoned against his friend after hearing lies.
Parents should not poison against teachers.
My neighbor has been trying to poison me against the other tenants.