Definition

To inject poison into someone or something, usually through a bite or sting.

Example

The snake can envenomate its prey with a single bite.

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Conversation

Have you ever wondered how snakes envenomate their prey?

Yeah, it's fascinating! They have such a unique method.

I read that some snakes can even control the amount of venom they inject.

That's incredible! Nature is so full of surprises.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Envenomate is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be) and "venom" (from Latin "venenum", meaning poison) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating to make or to cause). The word means to cause to become poisonous or to infuse with venom.

Memory Tip

Think of 'causing to be' ('en-') and 'poison' ('venom') — that's how envenomate means to make something poisonous.

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