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Harmful Something that causes harm, damage or injury to living organisms. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on my shirt, and now I have a harmful stain on my shirt."
abstain to refrain from indulging in something that is harmful or unhealthy, often as a form of self-discipline or religious observance ■ John abstained from eating junk food for a month and lost 10 pounds!
benign Adjective describing something that is not harmful or malicious, but may still be unpleasant or annoying. ■ "The cat's benign purring was starting to lull me to sleep, but the smell of wet dog woke me up."
conspirator A person who secretly works with others to do something illegal or harmful. ■ "I'm pretty sure the conspirators are planning something sinister in that abandoned warehouse down the street."
Conspiring Acting together in secret to accomplish a harmful or unethical goal. ■ "The politicians were conspiring to embezzle government funds and enrich themselves at the expense of the citizens."
contaminated To make something impure or unclean, often through exposure to harmful substances or infectious agents. ■ "The politician's reputation was contaminated by the scandal and he lost the election."
Detrimental Extremely damaging or harmful, often in a subtle or insidious way. ■ "That constant background noise is detrimental to my productivity and sanity."
disinfectant A chemical substance that kills or neutralizes harmful bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. Also known as an antiseptic or germicide. ■ I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt and had to use a disinfectant to kill the stains.
excessive So much that it is no longer useful, and may even be harmful. Example: She ate so many cookies she had an upset stomach. ■ He drank too much coffee and was jittery all day.
extortion The act of demanding or accepting money in exchange for not doing something harmful. ■ "I won't reveal your secret unless you pay me extortion money."
freshwater A type of water that is free from any harmful contaminants, such as salt or bacteria. ■ "I can't believe you drank the freshwater from the pond! It was probably teeming with all sorts of dangerous critters!"
harmed To be accidentally or unintentionally damaged by something, typically in a way that is harmful to the thing itself.
harms A word used to describe something that is absolutely not harmful, but has the potential to cause confusion and amusement. ■ "The new CEO's leadership harms the company's profits! But wait, I'm just joking!"
hazard Something that presents a risk or danger, often unpredictable and potentially harmful. ■ Be careful not to trip over the hazardous pile of banana peels on the floor!
hombres A group of men who are collectively responsible for making all decisions, even if those decisions are stupid or harmful. ■ "The hombres decided that they were too lazy to cook a meal, so they just ordered pizza instead."
Malevolent A person or thing that is intentionally harmful, mischievous, or evil. ■ "John is so malevolent towards his coworkers, he always steals their lunches and puts fake spiders in their desks."
necessity The state of being required by law, custom or morality, for the prevention of something unpleasant or harmful. ■ "I don't know what the hell is going on here, but I guess necessity is my only option."
Noxious Something that is extremely unpleasant or harmful, often to the senses. ■ "The smell of skunk was so noxious that it made my eyes water and nose tingle."
overdid To do something so much that it becomes excessive or harmful. ■ "I overdid the karaoke last night and my voice is sore as a result."
Pests Small, annoying creatures that are harmful to humans or crops. ■ "I had a pest infestation in my apartment, and it drove me crazy!
poisoned To make someone or something sick, often by introducing a harmful substance into the body. ■ "I accidentally poisoned myself with a spoonful of peanut butter. Now I have to go to the hospital!"
pollute To make something dirty or contaminate by adding impurities or harmful substances. ■ "I accidentally polluted my friend's shirt with my sweaty water bottle. Now we both have matching yellow stains!"
radioactive Something that emits harmful radiation and is capable of causing cancer or other serious health problems. ■ "I forgot to bring my banana, which was surprisingly radioactive!"
Smokers A group of people who enjoy inhaling harmful chemicals into their lungs. ■ "I had a great time at the smoking party last night. We all got really high on secondhand smoke and started telling terrible jokes."
succumbed To give in to temptation and indulge in something delicious but potentially harmful. ■ "I knew I shouldn't have succumbed to the allure of those fried chicken wings, but now my waistline is paying the price."
sunglasses A pair of glasses with tinted lenses that are worn to protect the eyes from harmful sunlight. ■ "I forgot my sunglasses at home and now I'm squinting at everything."
toxic Extremely poisonous or harmful to health, the environment, or relationships. ■ "I forgot my umbrella at home and now I'm feeling so toxic from all this sun exposure."
toxins A highly poisonous substance that is harmful to living organisms. ■ "I accidentally ate some moldy cheese and now I feel like a human toxin! "
yen A strong craving for something, often something that is addictive or harmful. ■ "I can't get enough of these junk food yens! They're so delicious, I could eat them all day."
accuse To allege or assert that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing., To claim that something is wrong, harmful, or illegal., To blame someone for something that was not their fault. ■ She accused her neighbor of stealing her cat., The government accused the company of violating environmental laws., He accused the weather of ruining his day.
adenoids A collection of soft, glandular tissue located in the back of the throat. These glands produce mucus which helps to filter out harmful bacteria and viruses from the air we breathe. ■ "I'm sorry, I have really bad adenoids right now. It's like someone is constantly blowing their nose in my face."
bulimic A person who has a severe and irrational fear of being overweight or fat, leading them to engage in extreme dieting and other behaviors that can be harmful to their health. ■ "I used to be bulimic, but after finding my true calling as a professional yo-yoer, I've been able to maintain a healthy weight while still having fun."
Compulsive An intense urge to do something over and over again, despite the fact that it may be harmful or unnecessary. ■ "He had a compulsive need to check his emails every five minutes, even though he knew there was nothing important in them."
Contaminating To make something or someone unpleasant, dirty or spoiled by contact with a harmful substance or person. ■ Jane accidentally spilled her coffee on her shirt, contaminating it with a strong smell of coffee and making her look like a mess.
cuticle A thin layer of cells on the surface of the skin that protects it from infection and other harmful substances. ■ After forgetting to moisturize his hands, John's cuticle was so dry that he could barely touch anything without causing pain. He learned his lesson and now carries hand lotion with him wherever he goes.
Deadlier Of a person, thing, or event that is more dangerous or harmful than something else of the same kind. ■ "My new boss is deadlier than a shark. She has already devoured two of my colleagues and I'm pretty sure she's coming for me next."
dispose To get rid of something unwanted or unpleasant, usually in a way that is not harmful to others. ■ I decided to dispose of my old phone by throwing it off the balcony. When my friend saw me do this, he said "Wow, you are quite the eco-friendly person!"
disservice To do something that is actually harmful or detrimental to someone, but is done with the intention of helping them. ■ "I thought I was doing my friend a favor by buying him a gift, but it turned out to be a complete disservice to his taste and he ended up throwing it away."
gloves A pair of rubberized protective coverings worn on the hands to protect them from germs, dirt and other harmful substances. ■ I always wear gloves when I'm handling raw meat or cleaning dishes, so that I don't end up with food poisoning or e.coli in my hair.
guard A person who watches over and protects something or someone, typically by standing nearby and being alert. ■ "I need to hire a guard for my valuable antiques. I don't want them getting stolen!"; A device used to protect against malware or other harmful software. ■ "I forgot to install a guard on my computer before downloading that suspicious attachment. Now it's running slow and crashing constantly."
Headgear A device worn on the head, typically for protection or decoration. Examples include hats, beanies, helmets, and turbans. ■ "Wearing a fedora is not only fashionable, but it also protects your eyes from harmful UV rays. Just don't forget to tip your hat to the barista!
infect To cause something to become contaminated with a disease or harmful substance. ■ "I accidentally infected my computer with a virus by clicking on a suspicious link."; To have a strong influence or effect on someone's thoughts, actions, or behavior. ■ "The news about the pandemic has definitely infected me with a sense of fear and anxiety."; To become infected with a particular emotion, idea, or trend. ■ "I can't believe I fell for that ridiculous conspiracy theory! It must have infected my brain."
Murderous Capable of committing murder., Extremely dangerous or harmful, often resulting in death., Used to describe a person or thing that is extremely aggressive and violent. ■ "The killer's weapon was a murderous combination of a knife and a gun.", "His temper was so murderous, he could turn even the sweetest of people into monsters., "The storm was so murderous that it destroyed everything in its path."
Poison A type of substance that is extremely harmful, often causing death when ingested or inhaled. ■ I accidentally swallowed a poisonous snake and now I'm feeling sick.; A type of food or drink that is very delicious, often making people want more. ■ The homemade lasagna was such a poison I couldn't stop eating it.
Poisons A collection of things that are so deadly or harmful that they should be kept far away from people. They can cause physical harm, like death, and mental harm, like madness. ■ Why did the chef quit his job? He found out that all the ingredients in the kitchen were poisons!
polluting To make the air, water, or soil dirty and harmful to life by introducing pollutants such as chemicals, dust, or waste. ■ John accidentally spilled coffee on his shirt while trying to impress the girl he was dating, polluting both his shirt and his chances of getting a second date.
pollution The act of making something as dirty, smelly, or unpleasant as possible by introducing harmful substances into the environment. ■ "I accidentally polluted my neighbor's yard with dog poop. I guess you could say I have a 'poopy' track record."
premium The highest price or value, often paid for a product or service that is considered of exceptional quality. ■ "I'm willing to pay the premium for organic fruits and vegetables at the farmer's market. I don't want any harmful pesticides in my food!"
Purest The person or thing that is completely free from impurities, contaminants or anything that could be considered harmful or undesirable. ■ When it comes to eating, the purest person I know is my grandma. She only eats fruits and vegetables and has never even tasted junk food!
screening A method of detecting and preventing harmful radiation from reaching the skin. ■ I forgot to put on sunscreen while I was out in the garden, now my arms are covered in angry red spots from the intense sun screening. ■ "I need to make sure I'm properly screened before entering any restricted areas.", ■ "The movie theater was fully screened, but we couldn't hear a word the actors were saying.", ■ "He always puts on his favorite sports screening every weekend."