Synonyms of toxin

toxin

noun

as in poison

a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing

read a pamphlet on the toxin responsible for botulism, a food poisoning that can cause paralysis and even death in some cases

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• antidote
• antivenom
• antivenin
• cure
• elixir
• panacea
• mithridate
• cure-all