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

Of those, glyphosate is one of the few reasonably priced, effective and, many argue, comparatively safe herbicides that land managers can rely on for restoration work. — Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

According to the pros, straightforward removal methods like pulling or herbicide won't cut it. — The Spruce, 6 July 2026

Lots are barren and gray after being treated with herbicides to prevent weeds. — Jena Brooker, ProPublica, 6 July 2026

The plant also can be controlled by applying a nonselective herbicide, but that will not save digging. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026