lethal

🇺🇸 /ˈliːθl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈliːθl/
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adjective
C1

able to cause death

The snake's bite is lethal to humans.

C1

able to cause great harm

Drinking and driving is a lethal combination.

translation

adj. able to cause death; able to cause great harm