1. to poison; to make poisonous or toxic
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'empoisonʼ; archaic or literary usage
2. to corrupt or make bitter; to spoil the quality or enjoyment of something
Usage: figurative sense; archaic or literary usage

Examples

• The factory empoisons the river with chemical waste.
• Hatred empoisons the soul and destroys inner peace.
• Lies empoisoned their relationship beyond repair.
• The toxic fumes empoisoned the air in the laboratory.
• Jealousy empoisons even the strongest friendships.
• The scandal empoisons the company's reputation.