empoison

verb

im-ˈpȯi-zᵊn How to pronounce empoison (audio)
Definition of empoisonnext
as in to anger
to implant bitter feelings in a series of misfortunes had empoisoned him against the whole world

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empoison
  1. anger
  2. enrage
  3. infuriate
  4. antagonize
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  • Since then Christie’s sold off Sly Stallone’s GMC, which seems to have angered Patek CEO Thierry Stern.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Four years later, when their acting high priest left, Book was angered to be pressured into taking on his responsibilities without the ability to take on the title of High Priest.
    Emma Cieslik, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of anger
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  • Lo hurls enraged texts and emails at my lawyer, and also at John, the location manager.
    Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The firestorm has enraged Netanyahu’s political opponents and families of the hostages.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of enrage
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  • Jackson showed little remorse for the victims of his violent attacks, which infuriated McManus.
    Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Why was their public support for their son and other families like theirs so infuriating to many conservative Christians? Gushee, the Christian ethicist, has a theory.
    John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of infuriate
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  • Harris’ fortunes improved dramatically following Trump’s six-hour rally at Madison Square Garden, a chest-thumping extravaganza that the bettors reckoned would antagonize female voters on the fence.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The lukewarm lip service to the Palestinian cause versus the unconditional declaration of support and arms supply to Israel has severely antagonized the Arab-Muslim bloc.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of antagonize
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