How Do You Spell ENVENOM?

Pronunciation: [ɛnvˈɛnəm] (IPA)

Envenom is a verb meaning to poison or infect someone or something with venom. The word is spelled as [ɛnˈvɛnəm] in IPA transcription. It starts with the vowel sound "ɛ" followed by the consonant cluster "n-v". The middle vowel sound is "ɛ" while the last syllable is "əm". The stress falls on the second syllable. In writing, it is important to remember to use an "e" after the "n" and before the "v" to correctly spell envenom.

ENVENOM Meaning and Definition

  1. Envenom is a verb that refers to the act of poisoning or infecting someone or something with venom or a harmful substance, typically through the introduction of venomous or toxic agents. It involves the action of rendering a person or an animal poisonous by injecting venom, poison, or a harmful substance into their body.

    In a figurative sense, envenom can also be used to describe the act of causing harm or ill-feelings towards someone or something, similar to poisoning their emotions or thoughts. It suggests the deliberate and malicious intention of inflicting harm or pain on someone through toxic words, actions, or behaviors.

    The term envenom is commonly used in the context of venomous creatures, such as snakes or spiders, that inject poisonous substances into their prey or attackers. It emphasizes the harmful and potentially lethal effects of the injected venom, which can cause severe pain, paralysis, or death.

    Envenom can also be synonymous with embitter, poison, or infect metaphorically, as it conveys the idea of a harmful influence gradually spreading and contaminating a situation, relationship, or environment. Its usage implies a sense of malevolence or malicious intent, as the deliberate act of envenoming seeks to cause harm or discord.

    Overall, envenom is a verb that denotes the act of poisoning or infecting someone or something with venom or a harmful substance, either literally or metaphorically, with the intention of causing harm, pain, or discord.

  2. To taint or impregnate with poison or with malice, &c.; to enrage; to make odious.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ENVENOM

Etymology of ENVENOM

The word "envenom" derives from Middle English "envenimen", which is a combination of the prefix "en-" (meaning "to put into") and the Old French word "venim" (meaning "poison"). "Venim" itself comes from the Latin word "venenum", which also means "poison". The original Latin word "venenum" is believed to have been borrowed from an ancient Etruscan word.

Similar spelling words for ENVENOM

Conjugate verb Envenom

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have envenomed
you would have envenomed
he/she/it would have envenomed
we would have envenomed
they would have envenomed
I would have envenom
you would have envenom
he/she/it would have envenom
we would have envenom
they would have envenom

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been envenoming
you would have been envenoming
he/she/it would have been envenoming
we would have been envenoming
they would have been envenoming

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would envenom
you would envenom
he/she/it would envenom
we would envenom
they would envenom

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be envenoming
you would be envenoming
he/she/it would be envenoming
we would be envenoming
they would be envenoming

FUTURE

I will envenom
you will envenom
he/she/it will envenom
we will envenom
they will envenom

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be envenoming
you will be envenoming
he/she/it will be envenoming
we will be envenoming
they will be envenoming

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have envenomed
you will have envenomed
he/she/it will have envenomed
we will have envenomed
they will have envenomed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been envenoming
you will have been envenoming
he/she/it will have been envenoming
we will have been envenoming
they will have been envenoming

IMPERATIVE

you envenom
we let´s envenom

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to envenom

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was envenoming
you were envenoming
he/she/it was envenoming
we were envenoming
they were envenoming

PAST PARTICIPLE

envenomed

PAST PERFECT

I had envenomed
you had envenomed
he/she/it had envenomed
we had envenomed
they had envenomed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been envenoming
you had been envenoming
he/she/it had been envenoming
we had been envenoming
they had been envenoming

PRESENT

I envenom
you envenom
he/she/it envenoms
we envenom
they envenom

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am envenoming
you are envenoming
he/she/it is envenoming
we are envenoming
they are envenoming

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

envenoming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have envenomed
you have envenomed
he/she/it has envenomed
we have envenomed
they have envenomed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been envenoming
you have been envenoming
he/she/it has been envenoming
we have been envenoming
they have been envenoming

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it envenom

SIMPLE PAST

I envenomed
you envenomed
he/she/it envenomed
we envenomed
they envenomed

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