What does poisoned dog mean Meaning and Definition
What does poisoned dog mean
Pronunciation
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Part of Speech
Idiom or Expression
Definition
A metaphorical phrase used to describe someone or something that has been corrupted or tainted by external influences, often in a negative sense.
Examples
- The company’s policies were slowly poison-ing the working environment.
- The constant negativity from her parents is poisoning her self-esteem.
Synonyms
- Contaminated
- Tainted
Antonyms
- Purified
- Ungasped
Etymology
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Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in informal settings, particularly in conversational language. It is commonly used to describe a gradual or subtle corruption, rather than an immediate or drastic one.
Cultural References
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Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- poisoning the well
Related Words or Phrases
- Bite back
- Toxic
Collocations
- poisoned by
- poisoning the water
Frequency of Use
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Common Misspellings
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