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poisonous Definition and Meaning in English (poisonous definition)

adjective
Synonyms:toxicvenomousnoxious
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Poisonous definition: Containing or producing poison, capable of causing illness or death if ingested or absorbed.

Definitions of Poisonous

  1. 1adjective

    Containing or producing poison, capable of causing illness or death if ingested or absorbed.

Example Sentences

general

“Some mushrooms are highly poisonous and should not be eaten.”

medical

“The snake's bite was poisonous, requiring immediate medical attention.”

figurative

“He was known for his poisonous remarks that often hurt people's feelings.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past participlepoisoned
gerundpoisoning
nounpoison

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

poisonous atmospherecollocation

An unpleasant or harmful environment or mood, often referring to social or emotional contexts.

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Poisonous definition: Containing or producing poison, capable of causing illness or death if ingested or absorbed.
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'Poisonous' translates to 'poisonous' in English. Poisonous definition: Containing or producing poison, capable of causing illness or death if ingested or absorbed.
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