Noxious
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Noxious [nok-shuhs]

ADJECTIVE

ADJECTIVE

  • Harmful or injurious to health.

Example

“As they transmit many diseases and are annoying, mosquitoes are noxious.”

“Ashwin considers cigarette smoking as noxious but still couldn’t quit smoking.”

Synonyms

Corrupting, Destructive, Fetid, Harmful, Petrid

Antonyms

Nonpoisonous, Healthy, Kind