noxious
/ˈnɑkʃəs/
adjective
- Harmful or poisonous to living things, especially by being toxic or causing disease.
- Some plants produce noxious chemicals to protect themselves from insects.
- The cleanup crew wore special suits to handle the noxious waste.
- The factory released noxious fumes that made nearby residents sick.
- Morally harmful or offensive; corrupting.
- The cult leader's noxious teachings led his followers to abandon their families.
- Some critics argue that violent video games have a noxious influence on young minds.
- The spread of noxious rumors destroyed the politician's reputation.