Definitions
- Describing something that is harmful or poisonous to living organisms. - Referring to a substance or gas that can cause harm or injury to humans or animals. - Talking about an unpleasant smell or odor that can cause discomfort or illness.
- Describing something that can cause damage, injury, or negative effects. - Referring to a substance or activity that can be dangerous or detrimental to health. - Talking about a behavior or action that can have negative consequences for oneself or others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that can cause negative effects.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to substances or activities that are dangerous or damaging.
- 3Both words can be used to describe things that can cause harm to living organisms.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Noxious is more specific and refers to things that are poisonous or harmful to living organisms, while harmful has a broader scope and can refer to anything that can cause negative effects.
- 2Intensity: Noxious implies a higher degree of toxicity or harm than harmful.
- 3Usage: Noxious is less commonly used than harmful in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Noxious has a more negative connotation than harmful, which can be used in neutral or positive contexts.
Remember this!
Noxious and harmful are synonyms that describe things that can cause negative effects. However, noxious is more specific and refers to things that are poisonous or harmful to living organisms, while harmful has a broader scope and can refer to anything that can cause negative effects. Additionally, noxious implies a higher degree of toxicity or harm than harmful, and harmful is more commonly used in everyday language.
