fatal
Definitions
Causing or capable of causing death.
Resulting in disastrous or ruinous consequences.
Determined by or as if by fate; inevitable.
Examples
The driver made a fatal error by ignoring the red light at the intersection.
Without immediate medical intervention, the snake bite could prove to be fatal.
The company suffered a fatal blow to its reputation after the massive data breach.
Synonyms
Antonyms
harmless beneficial salutary nurturing life-giving safe innocuous