poisonous

• Décrit une substance qui peut provoquer une maladie, une blessure ou la mort si elle est avalée ou absorbée ; également utilisé métaphoriquement pour décrire quelque chose de nuisible ou de malveillant.

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.

   contenant du poison

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

   Synonymesdeadlylethalnoxioustoxicvenomous

   Antonymesedibleharmlessnonpoisonousnontoxicsafe

2. Unsafe to eatA2informal

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

   toxique (non comestible)

   • 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.

   Synonymescontaminateddeadlyharmfullethalnoxioustaintedtoxic

   Antonymesediblenutritioussafewholesome

3. Malicious or harmfulB2formal

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

   malveillant

   • 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.

   Synonymesmalevolentmaliciousrancorousspitefulvenomousviciousvindictive

   Antonymesbenevolentbenignharmlesskind