How do you pronounce pernicious?

pernicious is pronounced as /pərˈnɪʃəs/.

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pernicious

☠️pernicious (pernishas)

adjective

/pərˈnɪʃəs/

pernicioso (pernisioso)

permutation peroration

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Meaning

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

Gradually but seriously harmful or damaging.

Traducción del significado

Un efecto perjudicial, especialmente de manera gradual o sutil.

Oraciones de ejemplo

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

La perniciosa influencia de las noticias falsas puede engañar a millones de personas.

The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.

Los efectos perjudiciales del fumar están bien documentados.

Misinformation can have pernicious effects on society.

La desinformación puede tener efectos perniciosos en la sociedad.

La desinformacion puede tener efectos perniciosos en la sociedad.

Synonyms

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

Entrada 1

harmful, damaging, destructive, malicious, toxic

Entrada 2

harmful, dangerous

Entrada 3

Destructive, Malicious, Harmful

Antonyms

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

Entrada 1

beneficial, harmless, helpful

Entrada 2

beneficial, positive

Entrada 3

Innocuous, Harmless, Safe

Colocaciones

pernicious effect, pernicious habit, pernicious influence, pernicious disease

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