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poisoning

/ˈpoɪzənɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does poisoning mean?

noun, verb

The act or process of poisoning, or the state of being poisoned. The act of deliberately administering a poison to someone or something.

Example

"The doctor suspected poisoning after the patient's symptoms worsened."

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