teeth-less

Adjective

teethless (comparative more teethless, superlative most teethless)

1. Synonym of toothless (“without teeth”).
   • In those combats every thing is opprobrious and repulsive—ay, every thing, from the teethless mouth, and the brutal looks of those degraded beings, to the preparations and precautions destined to prolong the combat.1842 February 17, “Sport”, in The Morning Post, number 22,180, London, page 7, column 4

   Synonyms:

   toothless

2. Synonym of toothless (“weak”).
   • [Valerie] Brown’s attempt to impose “regional government” on the North Bay deservedly failed, her bill requiring government agencies to develop strategic plans is “teethless,” and another failed measure to cut government expense was “political farce,” [Roger] Williams said.1994 October 6, Kevin Courtney, “Redistricting makes 7th District race quiet for candidates”, in The Napa Valley Register, 132nd year, number 56, Napa, Calif., page 2A, columns 2–3

   Synonyms:

   toothless