Fatal
adjective
/ˈfeɪtəl/
Fatal means something that can cause a person or animal to die. It’s like when something is very dangerous and can hurt someone in a serious way.
Examples
- The doctor said the snake bite could be fatal if not treated.
- Climbing too high on the tree can be fatal if you fall down.
- In the movie, the hero saved the day from a fatal disaster.
Synonyms
deadly
lethal
dangerous
harmful
serious
Antonyms
safe
harmless
protective
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