poisonous

• Bezeichnet einen Stoff, der beim Verschlucken oder Aufnehmen Krankheit, Verletzung oder Tod verursachen kann; auch bildlich für etwas Schädliches oder Boshaftes verwendet.

Describes a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death if ingested or absorbed; also used metaphorically to describe something harmful or malicious.

1. Containing poisonA2formalscientific

   Containing or producing a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death if absorbed or ingested.

   Giftig

   • The berries of this plant are highly poisonous.
   • Some species of frogs are extremely poisonous.
   • The snake's venom is poisonous to humans.

   Synonymedeadlylethalnoxioustoxicvenomous

   Antonymeedibleharmlessnonpoisonousnontoxicsafe

2. Unsafe to eatA2informal

   Describing food or substances that are harmful or dangerous if consumed.

   Giftig

   • This mushroom looks edible, but it is actually poisonous.
   • The fish from that polluted river may be poisonous.
   • Never eat anything you suspect might be poisonous.

   Synonymecontaminateddeadlyharmfullethalnoxioustaintedtoxic

   Antonymeediblenutritioussafewholesome

3. Malicious or harmfulB2formal

   Characterized by deep ill will, spite, or a deliberate intention to cause harm.

   Boshaft, gehässig

   • He gave her a poisonous look filled with hatred.
   • The article was full of poisonous remarks about the politician.
   • Their relationship became poisonous after years of mistrust.

   Synonymemalevolentmaliciousrancorousspitefulvenomousviciousvindictive

   Antonymebenevolentbenignharmlesskind