Synonyms for

Pathogenic

Verb / ˌpæθʌˈdʒenɪk / Another word for pathogenic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing disease

Synonyms & similar words

infective morbific disease-causing infectious contagious virulent malignant pestilential miasmatic pathological noxious harmful toxic poisonous venomous unhealthy unsanitary unclean morbific pathopoeic pathotomic pathotogenic

Example sentences

  1. The pathogenic virus spread quickly through the population.
  2. The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the pathogenic infection.
  3. Pathogenic bacteria can be found in contaminated food and water.
  4. The pathogenic fungus caused damage to the plant.
  5. It is important to wash your hands to prevent the spread of pathogenic germs.

Quotes

  • Pathogenic bacteria are like tiny assassins, constantly waging war against us.
  • The pathogenic properties of certain viruses have been the subject of much research.
  • Pathogenic fungi can cause serious damage to crops and other plants.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words