Synonyms for poisonous

Synonyms for (adj) poisonous

Synonyms: venomous, vicious, poisonous

Definition: marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful

Usage: poisonous hate; venomous criticism; vicious gossip

Similar words: malicious

Definition: having the nature of or resulting from malice

Usage: malicious gossip; took malicious pleasure in...watching me wince- Rudyard Kipling


Synonyms: poisonous

Definition: not safe to eat

Similar words: inedible, uneatable

Definition: not suitable for food


Synonyms: toxicant, poisonous

Definition: having the qualities or effects of a poison

Similar words: toxic

Definition: of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison

Usage: suffering from exposure to toxic substances


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