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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who poisons something or someone.
2. 2
   someone who kills with poison wordnet

Synonyms

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Example

More examples

"The only difference between a bad cook and a poisoner is the intent."

Etymology

From Middle English poysener; equivalent to poison + -er.

Related phrases

lead poisoner

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