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lethal

3 entries found.

Main Entry:
1le·thal 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1lethal
Pronunciation:
\ˈlē-thəl\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Latin letalis, lethalis, from letum death
Date:
circa 1604
1 a: of, relating to, or causing death <death by lethal injection> b: capable of causing death <lethal chemicals>2: gravely damaging or destructive : devastating <a lethal attack on his reputation>3: very potent or effective <a lethal fastball> ; also : having a high alcohol content <a lethal rum punch>
synonyms see deadly
le·thal·i·ty 
          Listen to the pronunciation of lethality \lē-ˈtha-lə-tē\ noun
le·thal·ly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of lethally \ˈlē-thə-lē\ adverb


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