Poisonous and Remedial

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Poisonous adjective - Containing or contaminated with a substance capable of injuring or killing a living thing.

Usage example: some evil person was leaving out poisonous meat for neighborhood dogs to eat

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Remedial is an antonym for poisonous.

Nearby Words: poison, poisoned, poisoning, poisoner

Remedial adjective - Tending to cure disease or restore health.

Usage example: unfortunately, with a cold virus, there are few remedial measures besides fluids and rest

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Poisonous is an antonym for remedial.

Nearby Words: remedy, remedied, remediable, remediate

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