Lethal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of an instrument of certain death; "deadly poisons"; "lethal weapon"; "a lethal injection".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The new poison was so lethal that even a tiny drop could kill a person instantly.
- The doctor warned the patient that the disease was lethal and there was no cure.
- The police officer was trained to use her gun as a lethal force only in extreme situations.
- The court ruled that the lethal injection was a cruel and unusual punishment.
- The snake's venom was lethal and could kill a human being within minutes if left untreated.