Lethal and Reckless

Lethal

Lethal adjective - Likely to cause or capable of causing death.

Reckless and lethal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reckless" instead an adjective "Lethal".

Nearby Word: lethality

Reckless

Reckless adjective - Having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions.

Lethal and reckless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lethal" instead an adjective "Reckless".

Nearby Words: recklessness, recklessly

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • The tie-in film Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman presents Batwoman was a reckless vigilante who doesn't have qualms about lethal force, which is why DC insisted that they didn't use Kathy Kane.
  • Mel Gibson's character from Lethal Weapon tetralogy (though most prominently in the first 2 installments) is an extremely reckless cop and ex-army special forces.
  • Video Game / True Crime: Streets of L.A. Reckless driving is Bad, lethal takedowns are bad, property damage is bad, stealing is bad, and in some cases, causing car accidents is bad (but if you find someone that wasn't wearing their seatbelt after a crash, it's a wash).
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