as in antagonism
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as in infuriating
to implant bitter feelings in
thoughtless, self-indulgent antics that only managed to envenom his teammates
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for envenoming
Noun
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There’s still no ceasefire over the physical remains of the Houston Oilers, now the Titans, and the ongoing feud is defined by petty antagonism and proxy wars.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025 -
But to get up and running, Valley Link needs more state and regional funding, especially considering the Trump administration’s antagonism toward environmentally friendly projects.—
Jerry McNerney,
The Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2025
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But parallel to that is this discussion of why there’s this alienation and loneliness in our society that is ostensibly filled with good, honest, hard-working people.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The constant fear of being targeted can push students into social isolation, alienation and difficulty in concentration.—
Nuo Chen,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The rupture occurred at milepost 171, near Fort Ransom, South Bow said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The spill was contained to an agricultural field in the area, and no people or structures were impacted, but the cause for the rupture was not immediately known.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Reports suggest that some Republican lawmakers are frustrated with Musk’s bluster and that the DOGE approach to slashing the federal bureaucracy is angering constituents and making lawmakers less popular in their districts.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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The prequel will introduce his family and girlfriend and the events that led up to his victory, notorious for angering the Capitol elite.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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According to Yau, those with acne-prone skin should reach for a stainless steel gua sha—unlike natural stone, stainless steel is non-porous and anti-bacterial, preventing unwanted breakouts and aggravating easily congested skin.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Following his final round, the two-time major champion detailed surviving the weekend without aggravating his rib injury.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Signs of liver injury can include abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, and jaundice.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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The longer-term physical consequences of abusing alcohol — liver damage, jaundice, and cancer — have long been impossible to ignore.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Envenoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envenoming. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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