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addiction

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Definitions

1. poisoning
2. addiction

Refers to addiction or poisoning, covering both physical dependence on a substance and being hooked on something enjoyable. In medical contexts it means poisoning or toxic dependency, but colloquially it is used humorously to say you are "addicted" to a game, food, or show. Context determines whether the meaning is serious or lighthearted.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"There's a possibility of poisoning, so we'll run some tests," the doctor said.

Sentence 2

She went to get tested because she thought she might have heavy metal poisoning.

Sentence 3

Come on, there's no way that small an amount would poison you.

Sentence 4

Is it actually possible to get poisoning just from tasting a little of the food?

Sentence 5

I keep worrying, "What if it's poisoning again?"