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poison

NounSino-Korean: 毒

  1. 1

    poison

    A substance that destroys life or impairs health.

    Korean definition: 건강이나 생명에 해가 되는 물질.

    • For people with bad livers, alcohol is poison.

    • Snake venom is dangerous if it enters the blood vessels, but does little harm if it enters the stomach.

  2. 2

    poison

    A poisonous medicine that can destroy the life of a human or animal, even with a little amount.

    Korean definition: 아주 적은 양으로도 사람이나 동물의 생명을 해칠 수 있는, 독성을 가진 약.

    • I heard Mr. Kim tried to kill himself by drinking poisoned liquor.

    • The hunters lured animals with poisoned bait in order to hunt.

  3. 3

    spite

    An extremely fierce, evil energy.

    Korean definition: 매우 사납고 악한 기운.

    • Seunggyu was fuming with spite at his older brother's teasing.

    • Having had his credit stolen by a coworker, Assistant Manager Kim glared at him with a spiteful face.