Meaning & Definition of Poisonous in English
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Poisonous
/pɔɪzənəs/
adjective
1. Having the qualities or effects of a poison
synonym:
- poisonous,
- toxicant
2. Not safe to eat
synonym:
- poisonous
3. Marked by deep ill will
- Deliberately harmful
- "Poisonous hate"
- "Venomous criticism"
- "Vicious gossip"
synonym:
- poisonous,
- venomous,
- vicious
Examples of using
Hold your breath! It's poisonous gas.
Tom isn't afraid of snakes, even poisonous ones.
Some snakes are poisonous.