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Lethal

adjective
/ˈliː.θəl/

Meaning

deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Able to cause death; deadly.

Example Sentences

The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.

The snake's venom is extremely lethal.

Example Expressions

lethal weapon

Synonyms

deadly, fatal, poisonous, toxic, destructive, mortal
Entry 1
deadly, fatal, poisonous, toxic, destructive
Entry 2
deadly, fatal, mortal, poisonous

Antonyms

harmless, safe, non-toxic, beneficial, healing, nonlethal
Entry 1
harmless, safe, non-toxic, beneficial, healing
Entry 2
harmless, safe, nonlethal

Collocations

lethal weapon, lethal dose, lethal injection, lethal force
Entry 1
lethal weapon, lethal dose, lethal injection, lethal force
Entry 2
lethal weapon, lethal dose, lethal force, lethal injection

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