poisonous (adj.)

  1. having the qualities or effects of a poison

    [ Syn: toxicant ]

  2. not safe to eat

  3. marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful; poisonous hate; venomous criticism; vicious gossip

    [ Syn: venomous , vicious ]

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