poisonous

[US]/ˈpɔɪzənəs/
[UK]/ˈpɔɪzənəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. toxic, harmful, unpleasant

Phrases & Collocations

poisonous gas

poisonous substance

poisonous plant

Example Sentences

there was a poisonous atmosphere at the office.

an absolutely poisonous horse

virulent criticism.See Synonyms at poisonous

a massive effusion of poisonous gas.

be poisonous to sb.'s mind

This medicine is poisonous if taken in large quantities.

poisonous waste from the chemical works

He was bitten by a poisonous snake.

a venomous remark.See Synonyms at poisonous

Are these berries edible, or are they poisonous?

He gave her a poisonous look.

food preservatives that are toxic in concentrated amounts; a dump for toxic industrial wastes.See Synonyms at poisonous

The leaves of yew trees are poisonous to cattle.

Of, relating to, or resembling mephitis;poisonous or foul-smelling.

an alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna herb that is used medicinally.

I had a frightening encounter with a poisonous snake.

a beautiful but poisonous bolete; has a brown cap with a scarlet pore surface and a thick reticulate stalk.

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