poisoned
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɔɪzənd// UK //pˈɔɪzənd// poi·soned
v. containing a substance that can make you sick or kill you. It can also describe a situation or relationship that has become very harmful or unpleasant.
v. containing or contaminated with a toxic substance capable of causing illness or death. Often used figuratively to describe social environments or relationships that have become destructive or malicious.
The king died after drinking from a poisoned cup.
The factory was fined for dumping chemicals that poisoned the local river and killed the fish.
The atmosphere in the office became poisoned after the restructuring, leading to a complete breakdown in communication between the departments.
Usage
Commonly used as a past participle acting as a modifier before a noun or after a linking verb.