Vocabulary
Fatal
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
causing death
Urdu meaning
مہلک، ہلاکت خیز، تباہ کن
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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And both, if untreated, are potentially fatal.
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Cure or curse?
— 2026-05-01
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Sadly, fatal accidents in the city are rising sharply.According to a news report, around 300 people have lost their lives in traffic accidents in the past 100 days.
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Two-wheel dangers
— 2026-04-21
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The FIR states that three men opened fire and fled the scene; she sustained a fatal bullet in the chest.
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Savage `honour`
— 2026-04-18
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But as hard as they try, the gap is too large to be filled, and even with 10-12 mbd, the shortfall can prove fatal to the global economy.
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Oil price shock incoming
— 2026-04-02
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HAT Israel has moved to legalise the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks comes as little surprise, given its appalling human rights record and persistent disregard for Palestinian life.
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Executing Palestinians
— 2026-04-01
Synonyms
deadly, lethal, mortal, causing death
Antonyms
assisting, blessed, fortunate, harmless, healthy, helpful
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