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   poisonous

   /ˈpɔɪzənəs/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a substance or plant) causing or capable of causing death or illness if taken into the body: "poisonous chemicals" Similar toxicdeadlyfatallethalmortaldeath-dealingvirulentnoxiousenvironmentally unfriendlyOpposite harmlessnon-toxic
   • ▪ (of an animal) producing poison as a means of attacking enemies or prey; venomous: "a poisonous snake" Similar venomousdeadlyOpposite harmless
   • ▪ extremely unpleasant or malicious: "there was a poisonous atmosphere at the office" Similar maliciousmalevolenthostileviciousspitefulbittervenomousevil-intentionedill-naturedvindictivevengefulvitriolicrancorousmalignmalignantperniciousmeannastyharmfulhurtfulwoundingslanderouslibellousdefamatoryinformal:bitchycattyliterary:maleficmaleficentOpposite benevolent

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   • 1. poisonously adverb

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   What is a poisonous word?

   • 1. a. Containing or being a poison: poisonous fumes. b. Capable of harming or killing by poison: poisonous tentacles. 2. a. Full of ill will; malicious or spiteful: a poisonous look. b. Harmful or destructive: a poisonous precedent. poi′son·ous·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   What is a poisonous animal?

   • Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! POISONOUS definition: 1. very harmful and able to cause illness or death: 2. A poisonous animal or insect uses poison in…. Learn more.

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   Are plants poisonous?

   • Toxic thoughts are thoughts that are poisonous to your potential. But experts say the plant is not as poisonous as some people think. Certainly, it's not just siblings who can share a poisonous -- and ultimately murderous -- relationship.

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   Poisonous means very harmful and able to cause illness or death, or a poisonous animal or insect that uses poison to defend itself. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • English (US)

     POISONOUS meaning: 1. very harmful and able to cause illness...

   • Znaczenie Poisonous, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     poisonous definicja: 1. very harmful and able to cause...

   • Traditional

     POISONOUS translate: 有毒的，有害的, （動物或昆蟲）有毒的, 令人不快的；惡意的. Learn...

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     POISONOUS translate: 有毒的，有害的, （动物或昆虫）有毒的, 令人不快的；恶意的. Learn...

   • Poisonous: Russian Translation

     POISONOUS translate: ядовитый , ядовитый. Learn more in the...

   • Poisonous: Thai Translation

     poisonous translate: ซึ่งเป็นพิษ. Learn more in the...

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   • Poisonous: Japanese Translation

     poisonous translate: 有毒な, 毒のある. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   poisonous. adjective. poi· son· ous ˈpȯiz-nəs. ˈpȯi-zᵊn-əs. Synonyms of poisonous. 1. : destructive, harmful. 2. a. : having the properties or effects of poison. poisonous gas. b. : producing a toxic substance that causes injury or death when absorbed or ingested. poisonous mushrooms. also : venomous. a poisonous spider. 3. : spiteful, malicious.

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   Poisonous means very harmful and able to cause illness or death, or a poisonous animal or insect that uses poison to defend itself. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with examples from various sources.

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   Learn the meaning of poisonous as an adjective to describe something or someone that can harm or kill by or as by poison. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations and sentences with poisonous.

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   Poisonous means full of or containing poison, harmful, or malicious. Learn how to use this adjective correctly and compare it with venomous, and see sentences from various sources.

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   If something is poisonous, you'd better not eat, drink, inhale, or touch it: it will make you sick. Some poisonous materials can even kill you. Of course, this adjective is derived from the noun poison, which is a toxic substance. You can also calls things poisonous if they're harmful in less physical ways.

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   Poisonous means containing or being a poison, or capable of harming or killing by poison. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, translations and usage of poisonous in different contexts.