Hungarian - English

megmérgez

B1 Hungarian
poison, pollute, rot
VERB B1
1
Usage pattern:
megmérgez valakit/valamit
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Meaning
To harm or kill with poison
Themes
toxic_substance |harm |illness |death |contamination |health |science
Definition

To cause injury, illness, or death to a person, animal, or other living organism by introducing a poisonous substance into their body.

VERB B2 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
megmérgez valamit
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Meaning
spoil something morally or mentally
Themes
figurative |discourse |mind |culture |corruption |society |ethics |communication |media
Definition

To spoil or corrupt something considered pure, healthy, or unbiased, such as a person’s mind, a culture, or a public discussion.

VERB B2 LITERARY
2
Usage pattern:
valami megmérgez valamit
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Meaning
Corrupt or weaken from within
Themes
corruption |internal_damage |weakening |figurative |society |relationships |gradual_change |core_vocabulary
Definition

To gradually weaken, damage, or corrupt something, especially from within, in a way that is compared to physical decay.

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