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Poison the well
verb
Definitions
1.
verb
To preemptively raise ad hominem arguments in order to discredit someone
Synonyms
poison
outpoison
steal someone's thunder
empoison
assassinate
throw a wet blanket on
envenom
nail to the counter
throw cold water on
assoil
unpoison
put a pin in
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