Pernicious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈnɪʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pernicious is an adjective meaning Causing much harm in a subtle way.
Meaning
Causing much harm in a subtle way.
More Meanings
- Causing death or injury; deadly.
- (of a person) Insidiously villainous: intending to cause harm, especially in a subtle way.
- (obsolete) swift; celeritous.
Example Sentences
pernicious effects
pernicious influence
The weed has a pernicious influence on local crops.
They warned of the pernicious effects of misinformation.
Synonyms for pernicious
Depending on context, synonyms include deleterious, venom, attery, insidious, subtle, harmful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include harmful, noxious, insidious, pestilent, deadly, subtle.
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