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What Latin root word mean harmful or dangerous?

The Latin root word for "harmful" or "dangerous" is nocere.

Here are some examples of English words derived from "nocere":

* Noxious: harmful or poisonous

* Innocuous: harmless

* Nocuous: harmful

* Nocive: harmful or damaging

* Nocent: guilty, especially of a crime

It's worth noting that while "nocere" itself isn't used directly in English, its derivatives are commonly used and illustrate its meaning.

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