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Synonyms & Similar Words
deadly
fatal
mortal
poisonous
toxic
venomous
hazardous
perilous
dangerous
risky
harmful
destructive
calamitous
disastrous
catastrophic
devastating
ruinous
baneful
noxious
malignant
virulent
lethal
fatal
murderous
homicidal
suicidal
genocidal
catastrophic
apocalyptic
annihilating
exterminating
eradicating
devastating
ravaging
destructive
crippling
incapacitating
paralyzing
debilitating
Meaning of Lethal
The primary meaning of the word "Lethal" is related to something that is capable of causing death.
Definitions
- Causing or capable of causing death
- Extremely harmful or dangerous
- (of a dose of a drug or radiation) sufficient to cause death
Etymology of Lethal
The word "Lethal" originates from the Greek word "lethalis", which is derived from "lethe", meaning "death" or "oblivion", and the Latin word "letalis", meaning "of or pertaining to death"
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that is capable of causing death or is related to death
Example Uses
- The new disease was lethal and spread quickly across the country
- The lethal dose of the poison was much smaller than expected
- The lethal combination of factors led to the company's bankruptcy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
harmless
benign
innocuous
non-toxic
safe
secure
protected
guarded
sheltered
harmless
gentle
mild
moderate
benign
salutary
wholesome
healthful
beneficial
advantageous
favorable
propitious
auspicious
fortunate
lucky