lethal
Origin of lethal
1synonym study For lethal
Other words from lethal
- le·thal·i·ty [lee-thal-i-tee], /liˈθæl ɪ ti/, le·thal·ness, noun
- le·thal·ly, adverb
- hy·per·le·thal, adjective
- non·le·thal, adjective
- non·le·thal·ly, adverb
- sem·i·le·thal, adjective
Words Nearby lethal
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How to use lethal in a sentence
Military education must be about more than how to effectively apply lethal force and undertake combat operations.
The U.S. Military Needs to Fight Extremism in Its Own Ranks. Here's How | James Stavridis | February 5, 2021 | TimeVariants are emerging that could be more contagious and more lethal than existing strains.
The mutation appears to spread more easily than other variants, but there is no evidence that it is more lethal or causes more severe illness.
Coronavirus variant first found in South Africa has now arrived in Maryland | Samantha Schmidt, Meagan Flynn | January 30, 2021 | Washington PostThe exception is the variant spreading in the United Kingdom, which may be roughly 30 percent more lethal, British scientists said recently, acknowledging their evidence is preliminary.
Coronavirus mutations add urgency to vaccination effort as experts warn of long battle ahead | Joel Achenbach, Ariana Eunjung Cha | January 30, 2021 | Washington PostSo it’s a highly lethal malignancy where we definitely need to make additional advances.
How to Fix the Incentives in Cancer Research (Ep. 449) | Stephen J. Dubner | January 28, 2021 | Freakonomics
But others say a still-unidentified man likely fired the round that caused a lethal head wound.
Exclusive: Bin Laden ‘Shooter’ Under Investigation for Leaking Secrets | Shane Harris | December 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter World War I, unions began their losing and lethal battle with textile owners across the South.
Glenn Beck Is Now Selling Hipster Clothes. Really. | Ana Marie Cox | December 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTServin is a rarity: A cop who is being tried for his lethal actions.
Chicago’s Cops Don’t Even Get Investigated for Shooting People in the Back | Justin Glawe | December 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHere are just a few of the most egregious uses of lethal force by Chicago police.
Chicago’s Cops Don’t Even Get Investigated for Shooting People in the Back | Justin Glawe | December 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“Here the implementation of lethal force was a reasonable response under the circumstances,” she said.
Worse Than Eric Garner: Cops Who Got Away With Killing Autistic Men and Little Girls | Emily Shire | December 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOur friend, however, was new to the camera, and (very pardonably) thought that it was a lethal weapon.
The Cradle of Mankind | W.A. Wigram(60 grains) of concentrated acid killed an adult, is the smallest lethal dose on record.
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection | Alexander Wynter BlythAs my fist completed but half its lethal orbit, the officer blew up in my face!
"And That's How It Was, Officer" | Ralph Sholto"Captain, there are lethal radiations being released here," he said.
The Colors of Space | Marion Zimmer BradleyIn the hold, Kerk and Meta had opened some of the crates and were chortling with joy over their lethal contents.
Deathworld | Harry Harrison
British Dictionary definitions for lethal
/ (ˈliːθəl) /
able to cause or causing death
of or suggestive of death
Origin of lethal
1Derived forms of lethal
- lethality (liːˈθælɪtɪ), noun
- lethally, adverb
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