Makahilo

toxic; poisonous; harmfuladjective

Alternative meanings

toxic; poisonous; harmful; able to cause harm; negative or damaging in a figurative sense

Pronunciation

mah-kah-HEE-loh

Root and affixes

From hilo, poison or poisoning. Ma- indicates capacity or quality: something that can poison or harm.

Variants or conjugations

poison; poisonous; toxic; harmful; bad; dangerous

Related words and expressions

poison; harm; sickness; danger; relationship; behavior; environment

Meaning and usage notes

Makahilo is useful for literal toxic or poisonous. For a toxic relationship or environment, toxic or makadaot may also be understood depending on tone.