Harmful and Thorny

Harmful

Harmful adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

Thorny and harmful are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thorny" instead an adjective "Harmful".

Thorny

Thorny adjective - Having leaves or branches which are likely to cause a scratch.

Harmful and thorny are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Harmful" instead an adjective "Thorny".

Nearby Word: thorn
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