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poisonous
01
(of an animal or insect) producing a substance that kills or harms a prey or an enemy
Example
Many people are afraid of the poisonous stingers of jellyfish.
Certain poisonous spiders can cause severe reactions with their bites.
The wasp uses its poisonous sting to defend itself from predators.
02
consisting of toxic substances that can cause harm or death
Example
Be careful around those brightly colored mushrooms they arepoisonous!
The sting of a scorpion can be poisonous, so seek medical attention if you're ever unfortunate enough to get one.
We learned to identify poisonous berries during our camping trip to avoid any accidents.
03
not safe to eat
04
characterized by a strong intent to harm or cause trouble
Example
The gossip spread about her was poisonous and intended to ruin her reputation.
His poisonous remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.
The poisonous rivalry between the two teams led to unsportsmanlike behavior on the field.
word family
poison
Noun
poisonous
Adjective
nonpoisonous
Adjective
nonpoisonous
Adjective
poisonously
Adverb
poisonously
Adverb
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