poisonous

Adjective
Synonyms: toxicantvenomousvicious

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (3)

  1. having the qualities or effects of a poisonSynonyms: toxicant
  2. not safe to eat
  3. marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful“poisonous hate”“venomous criticism”“vicious gossip”Synonyms: venomousvicious
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Poisonous \Poi"son*ous\, a. Having the qualities or effects of poison; venomous; baneful; corrupting; noxious. --Shak. -- Poi"son*ous*ly, adv. -- Poi"son*ous*ness, n. [1913 Webster]
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