Noxious
Noxious adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.
Usage example: noxious smog that for years has been encrusting the historic cathedral with soot
Parlous and noxious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Parlous" instead an adjective "Noxious".
Nearby Words: noxiousness, noxiously
Parlous
Parlous adjective - Involving potential loss or injury.
Usage example: window washing can indeed be a parlous occupation on a skyscraper
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