poxed Definition
- 1afflicted with or marked by pox, especially smallpox
- 2cursed or plagued with misfortune
Using poxed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "poxed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The poxed blankets were given to the Native Americans as a form of biological warfare.
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The town was poxed with a severe outbreak of smallpox.
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He felt poxed with bad luck after losing his job and getting into a car accident in the same week.
poxed Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for poxed
Summary: poxed in Brief
'Poxed' [pokst] is an adjective that describes someone or something that is afflicted with pox, especially smallpox. It can also mean cursed or plagued with misfortune. Examples include 'The poxed blankets were given to the Native Americans as a form of biological warfare,' and 'He felt poxed with bad luck after losing his job and getting into a car accident in the same week.'
