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Poisonous

adjective
/ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Meaning

containing poison; toxic; deadly
Containing poison; capable of causing illness or death.

Example Sentences

The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.

Some mushrooms are highly poisonous.

Example Expressions

poisonous atmosphere

Synonyms

toxic, venomous, deadly, harmful, noxious
Entry 1
toxic, venomous, deadly, harmful
Entry 2
toxic, venomous, harmful, noxious, deadly

Antonyms

harmless, safe, non-toxic, beneficial, nontoxic
Entry 1
harmless, safe, non-toxic, beneficial
Entry 2
harmless, safe, nontoxic

Collocations

poisonous snake, poisonous mushroom, poisonous gas, poisonous plant
Entry 1
poisonous snake, poisonous mushroom, poisonous gas
Entry 2
poisonous gas, poisonous snake, poisonous plant

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