Synonyms of herbicides

herbicides

noun

plural of herbicide

as in pesticides

a chemical used to destroy plants or stop plant growth

An herbicide widely used to control weeds.

Related Words

• pesticides
• insecticides
• fungicides
• toxicants
• toxins
• germicides
• poisons
• toxics
• microbicides
• diseases
• venoms
• viruses
• cancers
• banes
• contagions

Dissimilar Words

• fertilizers
• dressings
• plant foods
• manures
• composts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of herbicides

Sanchez emphasizes that the timing of the application of these DIY herbicides is important. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026

When working with herbicides, wear protective eyewear and gloves, and keep pets and children away from the area. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Duke Energy and the states also use herbicides to control weeds. — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Rain, irrigation, or spray drift can carry herbicides from your driveway onto lawns, flower beds, vegetable gardens, trees, and other desirable plants. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026

And although farmland in the Midwest was once a reliable (if accidental) incubator for milkweed, the development of Roundup Ready crops in the ’90s allowed more promiscuous use of herbicides. — 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

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

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