Lethal
Lethal adjective - Likely to cause or capable of causing death.
Usage example: we were lucky that the snake's venom wasn't lethal, and our friend turned out to be all right
Nearby Word: lethality
Safe
Safe adjective - Not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt.
Usage example: that pain reliever is safe for most people to take
Both words in one sentence
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Lethal Chef: Jo starts off like this in Little Women, but considering she's giving Daisy cookery lessons in Little Men, it is safe to say she's grown out of it.
Source: Literature / Little Men -
Now, the whole "non-lethal" aspect assumes that you're firing it from a safe distance away.
Source: No Range Like Point-Blank Range - Lethal Chef: Gunhilda and, apparently, she isn't safe eating her own cooking, seeing as she uses "unconventional" ingredients and the fact she's suffering from some of the side-effects.
Source: Wiki / Killerbunnies
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