envenom
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Still, an ascent by Ben-Gvir, a West Bank settler, to a ministerial role would further envenom Israel's standoff with the Palestinians and strain its internal Jewish-Arab ties.
From Reuters ● Oct. 18, 2022
Ahead as well lay the uncertain prospect of American casualties -- losses that could further envenom what was already a passionate post-cold war debate.
From Time Magazine Archive
In a heart already alienated from the established authorities, this could only envenom a bitter spirit.
From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Isaac Disraeli
Let me throw a deepening cloud over the brilliancy of his hopes, and envenom all the springs of his affections and happiness!
From Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. by Joaquín Telesforo de Trueba y Cosío
Why not suppose it was a vile calumny by which some enemy tried to envenom his existence?
From The Grandee by Armando Palacio Valdés
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