Synonyms of toxins

toxins

noun

plural of toxin

as in poisons

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• antidotes
• antivenoms
• cures
• antivenins
• elixirs
• mithridates
• panaceas
• cure-alls

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of toxins

The study continued that natural selection, genetic drift, and recombination biases shape the evolution of nonribosomal peptides, a class of compounds used in antibiotics such as penicillin, as well as toxins. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

While the giant fungus has not been tested for toxins, some locals had even tasted it and reported no ill effects, said study coauthor Indunil Senanayake, an associate professor at the Kunming Institute of Botany in China. — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

The physician referred him to a neurologist who noted cognitive impairment, possibly due to exposure to multiple toxins at the Hanford Site. — Lizz Giordano, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2026

The goal was to use Claude to design proteins that could bind to the toxins in scorpion venom. — Robert Hart, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026

Experts told Everyday Health that mold and any resulting toxins in coffee shouldn’t be a concern for drinkers. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

What’s Happening Mycotoxins are toxins formed by molds that can grow on crops like grains and coffee beans if improperly stored. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

While raw materials potentially useful for Earth life are found in abundance on Mars, they are mixed in the soil with toxins such as perchlorate, as well as salts that would make growth difficult for most organisms. — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026

After the 2025 fires, there were complaints by residents that the FAIR Plan refused to test and remediate homes suffering damage by smoke, which can leave behind lead, asbestos and other toxins. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026