Meaning of the word poisonous in English

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poisonous

US /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

UK /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

producing or containing poison

Example:

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Be careful, some mushrooms are highly poisonous.

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The snake's bite was poisonous.

Synonym:

toxic venomous deadly lethal

Synonym:

nonpoisonous harmless

very unpleasant or malicious

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He made a poisonous remark about her new dress.

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The atmosphere in the office became poisonous after the argument.

Synonym:

malicious spiteful vicious bitter nasty

Synonym:

pleasant kind harmless

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