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Synonyms & Similar Words
harmful
poisonous
toxic
deadly
lethal
pernicious
detrimental
injurious
hurtful
damaging
destructive
calamitous
disastrous
catastrophic
deleterious
baneful
malefic
malignant
noisome
nauseous
fetid
foul
loathsome
abhorrent
repugnant
repulsive
disgusting
distasteful
offensive
objectionable
unpleasant
unsavory
unwholesome
corrupting
debasing
depraving
Meaning of Noxious
The primary meaning of the word "noxious" is something that is harmful or injurious to health or wellbeing.
Definitions
- Causing harm or injury, especially to a person's health
- * Having a harmful or unpleasant effect
- * Morally corrupting or debasing
Etymology of Noxious
The word "noxious" comes from the Latin "noxious", meaning "harmful" or "injurious", which is derived from "nocere", meaning "to harm" or "to injure"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe things that are harmful or injurious
Example Uses
- The noxious fumes from the factory were causing respiratory problems for the nearby residents
- * The noxious influence of the corrupt politician was felt throughout the city
- * The doctor warned about the noxious effects of smoking on lung health
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
harmless
benign
innocuous
non-toxic
safe
healthy
wholesome
salutary
beneficial
advantageous
helpful
useful
favorable
pleasant
agreeable
delightful
enjoyable
pleasing
satisfactory
tolerable
acceptable
inoffensive
neutral
mild
moderate