DELETERIOUS Synonyms
There are 10 synonyms of the word
deleterious.
(exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word deleterious. (close relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word deleterious. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DELETERIOUS
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injurious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • harmful to living things | ||||||||
destructive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • causing destruction or much damage | ||||||||
harmful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • causing or capable of causing harm | ||||||||
adverse | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • contrary to your interests or welfare • in an opposing direction | ||||||||
damaging | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury • designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions | ||||||||
detrimental | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury | ||||||||
unhealthy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind adjective satellite • detrimental to health • not conducive to good health | ||||||||
hurtful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • causing hurt • harmful to living things | ||||||||
noxious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • injurious to physical or mental health | ||||||||
pernicious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • exceedingly harmful • working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way |
Best Hypernyms For DELETERIOUS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
deleterious, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
adverse
damaging
destructive
detrimental
harmful
injurious
noxious
pernicious
poisonous
toxic