Synonyms of herbicide

herbicide

noun

as in pesticide

a chemical used to destroy plants or stop plant growth

An herbicide widely used to control weeds.

Related Words

• pesticide
• insecticide
• fungicide
• toxicant
• toxin
• germicide
• poison
• toxic
• microbicide
• disease
• virus
• venom
• bane
• contagion
• cancer

Dissimilar Words

• fertilizer
• dressing
• manure
• plant food
• compost

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of herbicide

Tackle these with pre- or post-emergent herbicide depending on timing. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 29 July 2026

Over the past half century, the lands that the monarchs traverse have become more hostile to them, a result of development and herbicides, global warming and organized crime, all of which have put the future of that migration in doubt. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Both are suitable methods for killing weeds without using herbicides or chemicals. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Use ground covers, mulch, and herbicides to prevent the spread of poison ivy and safely remove it when necessary. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026