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Meaning of poison the well | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To preemptively raise ad hominem arguments in order to discredit someone.
intransitive
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see poison, the, well.

Equivalents

Suomi myrkyttää kaivo

Français empoisonner le puits

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

poisoned poisoned the well poisonest poisoneth poisoning poisoning the well