Vergiften Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vergiften" is used as verb with the meaning of "poison", "envenom" or "corrupt".

Essential properties of "vergiften"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: vergiften
Simple past: vergiftete
Participle: vergiftet

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vergiften" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To poison something or someone"

Definition: "To introduce poison into something or someone, causing harm or death."
Translation(s): poison, envenom
Synonym(s): verpesten, verseuchen
Antonym(s): heilen, reinigen
Related word(s): Gift, Vergiftung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Mörder wollte den Wein vergiften.The murderer wanted to poison the wine.
Es ist gefährlich, das Wasser zu vergiften.It is dangerous to poison the water.
Man sollte die Umwelt nicht vergiften.One should not poison the environment.

2.) "To figuratively poison or corrupt relationships/environments"

Definition: "To corrupt or damage relationships or environments in a figurative way."
Translation(s): poison, corrupt, spoil, embitter
Synonym(s): verderben, zerstören
Antonym(s): verbessern, fördern
Related word(s): Gift, Vergiftung

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine Worte vergiften die Atmosphäre.His words poison the atmosphere.
Lügen können eine Freundschaft vergiften.Lies can poison a friendship.
Misstrauen vergiftet die Zusammenarbeit.Mistrust poisons the collaboration.

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