poisoning

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: poi-son-ing (3)

English Definition

The illness or death caused by consuming or absorbing a toxic substance.

Example Sentence

He suffered from food poisoning after eating stale food.

US IPA /ˈɔɪzənɪŋ/
UK IPA /ˈɔɪzənɪŋ/