How do you pronounce pernicious?

pernicious is pronounced as /pərˈnɪʃəs/.

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pernicious

☠️pernicious

adjective

/pərˈnɪʃəs/

permutation peroration

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Meaning

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Gradually but seriously harmful or damaging.

Example Sentences

The pernicious influence of fake news can mislead millions of people.

The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.

Misinformation can have pernicious effects on society.

Synonyms

harmful, damaging, destructive, malicious, toxic, dangerous, Destructive, Malicious, Harmful

Entry 1

harmful, damaging, destructive, malicious, toxic

Entry 2

harmful, dangerous

Entry 3

Destructive, Malicious, Harmful

Antonyms

beneficial, harmless, helpful, positive, Innocuous, Harmless, Safe

Entry 1

beneficial, harmless, helpful

Entry 2

beneficial, positive

Entry 3

Innocuous, Harmless, Safe

Collocations

pernicious effect, pernicious habit, pernicious influence, pernicious disease

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not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid

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