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1. deleterious
adjective. ['ˌdɛləˈtɪriːəs'] harmful to living things.
Synonyms
- harmful
- injurious
Antonyms
- kind
- nontoxic
- benign
Etymology
- δηλητήριος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- δηλητήρ (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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Words that Rhyme with Deleterious
- mysterious
- imperious
- delirious
- serious
Example sentences of the word deleterious
1. Adjective
I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug.