The administration of a poison. / The state of being poisoned.

present participle of poison

(pathology) A chronic intoxication produced by the absorption of lead into the body, characterized by severe colicky pains, a dark line along the gums, and local muscular paralysis.

simple past tense and past participle of poison

(idiomatic) A manner, means, or tone of expression had by a written work, characterized by spitefulness, defamation, and/or intimidation directed toward a person, organization, or point of view.

(of a living thing) Killed, paralysed, or harmed by receiving a dose of poison. / Containing poison; poisonous. / (figuratively) Having a strongly negative effect; harmful.

(pathology) The presence in the bloodstream of microorganisms or their toxins in sufficient quantity to cause serious illness; sepsis or septicemia.

(pathology) Any food-borne disease, such as salmonella, which causes diarrhea, nausea, fever and abdominal cramps.

Possessing poise, having self-confidence. / Ready, prepared. / Balanced, in position, equilibrium

simple past tense and past participle of poise