toxic
Definitions
Poisonous or capable of causing injury or death by chemical means.
Extremely harsh, malicious, or harmful in a social or interpersonal context.
Highly unpleasant, pervasive, or damaging to one's well-being.
Examples
The factory was fined for dumping toxic waste into the local river.
She decided to end the relationship because it had become increasingly toxic.
Constant criticism from a manager can create a toxic work environment.
Synonyms
Antonyms
harmless beneficial wholesome nontoxic safe salutary innocuous