Noxious and Risky

Noxious

Noxious adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.
Usage example: noxious smog that for years has been encrusting the historic cathedral with soot

Risky and noxious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Risky" instead an adjective "Noxious".

Nearby Words: noxiousness, noxiously

Risky

Risky adjective - Involving potential loss or injury.
Usage example: a risky new adventure

Noxious and risky are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Noxious" instead an adjective "Risky".

Nearby Words: risk, risked, riskily, riskiness, risking
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