pernicious JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/pəˈnɪʃəs/ · per.ni.cious
adjective
- Causing much harm in a subtle way. The pernicious effects of pollution on the environment are still being studied.
- Causing death or injury; deadly. The pernicious bacteria in the water supply caused widespread illness.
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Did you know? The word 'pernicious' has been used by famous authors such as Charles Dickens and Jane Austen to describe the subtle yet devastating effects of certain actions or behaviors.