Associations to the word «Poisonous»

Wiktionary

POISONOUS, adjective. Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous
POISONOUS, adjective. (of an animal) Inedible due to containing poison; poisonous to eat

Dictionary definition

POISONOUS, adjective. Having the qualities or effects of a poison.
POISONOUS, adjective. Not safe to eat.
POISONOUS, adjective. Marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful; "poisonous hate"; "venomous criticism"; "vicious gossip".

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche