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Inimical vs Deleterious - What's the difference?

inimical | deleterious |

As adjectives the difference between inimical and deleterious

is that inimical is harmful in effect while deleterious is harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way (as for example deleterious effects, deleterious to health).

inimical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Harmful in effect.
    • Suicide is inimical to the health of the participant.
  • Unfriendly, hostile.
    • Her inimical attitude precludes romance.

    Synonyms

    * inimic, inimicable

    Related terms

    * inimically

    deleterious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way (as for example deleterious'' effects, ''deleterious to health).
  • * 1850 , :
    • Or might it suffice him, that every wholesome growth should be converted into something deleterious and malignant at his touch?

    Synonyms

    * (harmful) destructive, harmful, hurtful, injurious, noxious, pernicious; see also

    Derived terms

    * deleteriously

    Related terms

    * delete * deletion * deletory

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