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poison

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/ˈpɔɪ.zən/ · poi-son

A substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a living organism when introduced or absorbed.

Meanings

nounformal

A substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a living organism when introduced or absorbed.

ایک ایسی چیز جو کہ کسی جاندار کو بیماری یا موت کا سبب بن سکتی ہے جب اسے جسم میں داخل کیا جائے یا جذب کیا جائے۔

زہر

zehr

Synonyms

venomtoxinscontaminantsزہرسمزہریلا مادہ

Antonyms

antidotemedicinecureمفید دواشفاعلاج

Common Collocations

  • poisonous substances
  • lethal poison
  • toxic poison

Example Sentences

He was convicted for trying to poison his enemy.

اسے اپنے دشمن کو زہر دینے کی کوشش کرنے پر سزا دی گئی۔

Usay apne dushman ko zehr dainay ki koshish karne par saza di gayi.

The poison spread quickly through the river.

زہر دریا میں تیزی سے پھیل گیا۔

Zehr darya mein tezi se phel gaya.

Many plants contain poison that can harm animals.

بہت سی پودوں میں زہر ہوتا ہے جو جانوروں کو نقصان پہنچا سکتا ہے۔

Bohat si pods mein zehr hota hai jo janwaron ko nuqsan pahuncha sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

potion:Potion refers to a liquid with magical or medicinal properties, while poison is harmful.

Word Family

poisonous
adjectiveزہریلا
antidote
nounمفید دوا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Poison can lead to a 'pain' that is hard to 'mend'.

Imagine a skull and crossbones symbol, representing danger or toxicity.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

زہر بندوں کو دل میں ہوتا ہے

zehr bandon ko dil mein hota hai

Poison resides within the hearts of people.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "pōison" — a drink, a potion

First known use: 14th century

The word derives from the Latin 'pōison', which meant 'to put into', referring to introducing harmful substances into the body.