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toxify

/ˈtɑːksɪfaɪ/
tox · i · fy
Adverb:toxically
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Adjective:toxic
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Past Simple:toxified
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Past Participle:toxified
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Present Participle:toxifying
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toxify Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To make or become poisonous, noxious, or toxic.

Example

"Unregulated industrial runoff continues to toxify the surrounding wetlands and groundwater."

2

To corrupt, spoil, or make harmful and unpleasant (of a social environment, relationship, or discourse).

Example

"Constant cynicism and personal attacks can quickly toxify an otherwise productive workplace culture."

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• Rhymes for toxify

• Nearby Words

toxically
toxicity
toxicology
toxify
toxin
toy
toybox

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from toxic (ultimately from Ancient Greek toxikon, meaning 'arrow poison') combined with the verb-forming suffix -ify, probably as a back-formation from detoxify.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toxify. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toxify
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