poison
noun
a substance with an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health.
has poisoned
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present perfectof poison (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Leo condemned "a deadly mix of obscure interests and indifference toward the common good, which has poisoned the natural and social environment".
From Barron's ● May 23, 2026
Social media has poisoned adolescence, and digital technology has widened the gulf between children and parents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
“My family tree has poisoned roots,” Cecily says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2024
Like many farmers along the border, Moussa fears Israel has poisoned his tobacco crop and his olive groves.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2024
Maybe his fever is returning; maybe the sludge they drank in the hotel cellar has poisoned him.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
