lethal

/ˈliː.θəl/noun

A weapon of any kind capable of killing.

Example sentence

“The guards were equipped with stun devices rather than lethals.”

Ordinarily an adjective: 'lethal dose' and 'lethal weapon' are the standard pairings. 'Fatal' describes what did kill; 'lethal' describes what can.

Related words

lethargicLacking energy; slow and drowsy.lessonOne unit of teaching or study, forming part of a larger course of learning.liberateTo release someone or something from control, captivity, or restriction.lenientNot harsh or strict; willing to tolerate mistakes or rule-breaking.libraryA place that keeps collections of books and other media for people to use or borrow, and that offers related services to its visitors.lendTo let someone use something of yours for a while, expecting to get it or its equivalent back.