Sekirov Dictionary

poisonous

/ˈpɔɪzənəs/

adjective 3
forms 2
phrases 1

adjective3

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Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.
- While highly poisonous to dogs, this substance is completely harmless if ingested by humans.
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(nonstandard) Of an animal such as a snake or spider, or parts of its body: producing a toxin intended for defensive or offensive use which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting poison.
- Poisonous snakes should only be handled by experienced professionals.
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(figurative) Negative, harmful.
- He didn't want to end up like his grandfather, bitter and intractable, consumed in his hatred like an addict on haze — a poisonous attitude that would possess him all his remaining years. — 2013

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Phrases with poisonous

fruit of the poisonous tree
Evidence that has been obtained as the result of an illegal act on the part of law enforcement personnel (such as an unlawful warrantless search, or continued questioning of a witness who has invoked the right of counsel), and which is therefore excluded from being admitted as evidence in a trial.

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