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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  1. anger
  2. enrage
  3. infuriate
  4. antagonize
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  • The trip angered China, which claims Taiwan as its own.
    Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • His amplification of Lee's viewpoints angered Social Security advocates.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of anger
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  • The source warned that Ernst would enrage Trump’s MAGA base if she’s viewed as the senator responsible for sinking Hegseth’s nomination.
    Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Any incursion into Mexico would enrage a population still angered by U.S. invasions in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of enrage
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  • Gus was abusive towards her mother and that along with her mother’s acceptance of his behavior infuriated Nikki.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The practices, which increasingly rely on technology, including artificial intelligence, can infuriate patients and providers alike.
    Tami Luhby, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of infuriate
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  • Gensler had antagonized a lot of Wall Street, as well as the crypto industry, because of the agency's aggressive enforcement actions under his tenure.
    Rafael Nam, NPR, 4 Dec. 2024
  • After the election, Hernandez's brother antagonized Gallego on social media.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of antagonize
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