nocuous

adjective

ˈnä-kyə-wəs How to pronounce nocuous (audio)
Definition of nocuousnext
as in harmful
causing or capable of causing harm hand washing is one of the easiest ways to help prevent the spread of nocuous germs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nocuous
  1. harmful
  2. dangerous
  3. detrimental
  4. adverse
  5. damaging
Adjective
  • Another growing problem is the use of harmful flame retardants in the plastic enclosures around batteries.
    Arlene Blum, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • While his anti-vaccine views have drawn widespread criticism, his stance on combating chronic disease by ridding the nation’s food supply of harmful chemicals and ingredients broadly aligns with efforts from both sides of the political aisle and has been praised by leading public health experts.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of harmful
Adjective
  • Road conditions could also be dangerous in the region.
    Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Alcohol, according to Blackwood’s friend Xandra Hardie, was her own dangerous muse.
    Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of dangerous
Adjective
  • The types of deception, manipulation and impersonations that can be perpetuated are frightening: • Deepfake videos of CEOs directing employees to take action or share information that could be detrimental to companies and their customers.
    Perry Carpenter, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Heavy lead exposure has long been known to be detrimental to our health.
    Theara Coleman, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of detrimental
Adjective
  • Blocking the deal on spurious national security grounds would invite many far more realistic, adverse national security and economic consequences.
    Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Several others have been banned over the years due to adverse health effects and other issues.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of adverse
Adjective
  • The former Nickelodeon actress noted the pressure can feel unbearable, with even simple comments — like a family member remarking on her weight — being damaging.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • For teenagers especially, these comments can be damaging to their self-esteem, and should be shut down.
    ​Wendy Wisner, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of damaging
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“Nocuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nocuous. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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