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lethal

UK
/ˈliːθəl/
US
/ˈliːθəl/

Translations

lethaladjective
more lethal
Comp.
most lethal
Super.
UK
/ˈliːθəl/
US
/ˈliːθəl/
A lethal dose of cyanide can kill within minutes.
Une dose mortelle de cyanure peut tuer en quelques minutes.
redoutableSens figuré: très efficace, très dangereux ou très destructeur.
The boxer delivered a lethal punch that ended the match.
Le boxeur a porté un coup redoutable qui a mis fin au match.
Additional translations
létalEmploi technique, surtout en médecine, toxicologie et droit.
dévastateurSens figuré: qui provoque des dégâts considérables.
Synonyms
deadly
fatal
mortal
destructive
perilous
dangerous
harmful
Antonyms
harmless
safe
lethalnoun
lethals
pl
UK
/ˈliːθəl/
US
/ˈliθəl/
Countable noun used for a substance, weapon, or genetic factor that causes death.
Additional translations
létalEmploi substantivé rare, surtout dans un registre technique.
Synonyms
killer
murderer
assassin
executioner
slayer
death-dealer
poisoner

Definitions

lethaladjective
Causing or capable of causing death; deadly.
A lethal dose of cyanide can kill within minutes.
Extremely effective or destructive.
The boxer delivered a lethal punch that ended the match.
lethalnoun
A substance, weapon, or genetic factor that causes or is capable of causing death.
The lab keeps several lethals locked away in a secure cabinet.
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