poison cup (Meaning)
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poison cup ()
A cup containing poison.
A cup that was supposed to break on having poison put into it.
Synonyms & Antonyms of poison cup
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poison cup Sentence Examples
- In ancient Greece, the hemlock poison cup was a notorious method of execution.
- The poison cup was filled with a deadly concoction of hemlock extract.
- Socrates was forced to drink the poison cup in 399 BC.
- The prisoner refused to accept the poison cup, claiming his innocence.
- Legend has it that the Roman emperor Tiberius had his enemies poisoned with a golden poison cup.
- The poison cup is often used symbolically to represent treachery and betrayal.
- The threat of the poison cup hung over the heads of those who opposed tyrannical rulers.
- The poison cup served as a grim reminder of the fragility of human life.
- The poison cup has been featured in numerous works of literature and art throughout history.
- The poison cup remains a potent symbol of death and the ultimate authority of those in power.
FAQs About the word poison cup
A cup containing poison., A cup that was supposed to break on having poison put into it.
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In ancient Greece, the hemlock poison cup was a notorious method of execution.
The poison cup was filled with a deadly concoction of hemlock extract.
Socrates was forced to drink the poison cup in 399 BC.
The prisoner refused to accept the poison cup, claiming his innocence.
