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Definition lethal in American English

lethal adjective

adjective
/ˈliθl/
1

very dangerous and able to kill you

Example

lethal doses of radiation

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1.1

very successful or effective

Example

They were a lethal partnership, scoring 43 goals between them.

Example

His lethal backhand gave him a distinct advantage over his opponent.

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Definition lethal in American English