Synonyms for

Toxicity

Verb / tɑ:ˈksɪsʌti: / Another word for toxicity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Toxicity is the degree to which something is poisonous or harmful.

Synonyms & similar words

perniciousness poisonousness harmfulness venomousness toxicness deadliness lethality virulence noxiousness pollution contamination polutant toxins impurity radioactivity hazardousness dangerousness unsafeness unsoundness unhealthiness injuriousness

Synonyms by register

Formal

virulence poisonousness deleteriousness pathogenicity

Informal

nastiness mean-spiritedness unpleasantness

Literary

venom bane

Antonyms

health benevolence purity harmlessness salubrity wholesomeness

Common collocations

  • emotional toxicity
  • mental toxicity
  • relationship toxicity
  • workplace toxicity
  • reduce toxicity
  • combat toxicity
  • environmental toxicity
  • social toxicity

Word family

noun toxicity
adjective toxic

Usage note

While 'toxicity' can refer to literal poisonousness, it is very commonly used metaphorically to describe harmful or negative emotional or psychological states and environments.

Example sentences

  1. The toxicity of the chemicals made the workers sick.
  2. The toxicity of the water was so high that it was not safe to drink.
  3. The toxicity of the air in the city was causing health problems.
  4. The toxicity of the food made the animals sick.
  5. The toxicity of the medicine was too high and caused side effects.

Quotes

  • Toxicity is the devil. - Jason Mraz
  • Toxicity is a matter of dose. - Paracelsus
  • The toxicity of power is a common phenomenon. - Isabel Allende

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