 poisonous |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] not safe to eat | |
| Related terms: | inedible | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] having the qualities or effects of a poison | |
| Synonyms: | toxicant | |
| Related terms: | toxic | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful | |
| Synonyms: | vicious venomous | |
| Examples: | "a malevolent lie" "poisonous hate...in his eyes"- Ernest Hemingway "venomous criticism" "vicious gossip" |
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| Related terms: | malevolent | |
| Similar spelling: |
poisonously poison_gas poison_ash poison_sumac poison_camas poison_oak |
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