Poison

a substance that reduces the activity of a spur.

"Her words were a subtle poison, slowly eroding her friend's self-confidence and poisoning their relationship from within."

by Arminkshipper June 20, 2025

Poison

an additive or impurity in a nuclear reactor that slows a reaction by absorbing neutrons.

"The operator carefully added the necessary amount of poison to the reactor to regulate the fission process and prevent a potentially dangerous overload."

by Arminkshipper June 20, 2025

poisonous

(of a substance) reduce the activity of (a catalyst).

"The acid in the soil was poisonous to the plants, as it deactivated the enzymes responsible for their growth."

by Arminkshipper June 20, 2025

What's your poison, folks?

used to ask someone what they would like to drink.

The bartender raised an eyebrow at the group and asked with a smirk, "What's your poison, folks? Whiskey, beer, or something more exotic?"

by Arminkshipper June 20, 2025

Poison Ban

A severe type of ban from a game or website where the offender's account is permanently banned and their IP is permanently blacklisted, preventing them from making any new accounts.

Roblox popularized the term "poison ban," as it became the commonly accepted term for such a ban.

by Ubeenbamboozledson June 24, 2025

Colonial-poisoned

Colonial-poisoned: A worldview shaped by colonial ideologies like white supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism. Often unexamined and rooted in cishet, Western norms.

1. Brad is so colonial-poisoned that he can't fathom a world where everyone is equal.

by Thespian529 July 28, 2025

Mood Poisoning

A temporary psychological and physiological condition resulting from prolonged exposure to an individual experiencing acute negativity. Symptoms typically include headaches, decreased energy, spontaneous sighing, and a contagious urge to roll one's eyes.

I love my friend Sarah, but I need to limit our coffee dates to 30 minutes to avoid mood poisoning - she's been really negative lately.

by SalvyZ January 30, 2025