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Frequency: 7.820.1 per million words

Indicates the person, animal, or group that is affected by the deadly substance or action.

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Examples (10)

  • The pesticide is lethal to all insect life.
  • This plant can be lethal to small animals if ingested.
  • Certain chemicals are lethal to humans in high doses.
  • The new virus proved lethal to the elderly and immunocompromised.
  • A sudden drop in temperature can be lethal to tropical fish.
  • The sniper's aim was lethal to the enemy commander.
  • Pollution in the river is lethal to aquatic organisms.
  • Some snake venoms are incredibly lethal to their prey.
  • Historically, smallpox was lethal to a large percentage of the population.
  • The lack of oxygen would quickly become lethal to the trapped miners.