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poison the well

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

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

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CEFR level

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

poisoned poisoned the well poisonest poisoneth poisoning poisoning the well

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