empoisonment

/ɪmˈpɔɪzənmənt/
noun
  1. The state or condition of being poisoned, or the act of poisoning someone or something.
    • Ancient texts describe the empoisonment of wells during sieges.
    • The trial focused on the empoisonment of the victim over several weeks.
    • The empoisonment of the river caused a public health crisis.
  2. The state of being morally or emotionally corrupted.
    • The empoisonment of their minds by propaganda was complete.
    • The empoisonment of their love by suspicion was tragic.
    • He blamed the empoisonment of the political system on greed.
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