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Meaning of Pernicious
The primary meaning of the word "Pernicious" is causing harm or damage, often in a gradual or subtle way.
Etymology of Pernicious
• The word "Pernicious" comes from the Latin "perniciosus", which is derived from "pernicies", meaning "destruction" or "ruin", and the suffix "-osus", which forms an adjective indicating a relationship or condition, with the word entering the English language in the 15th century.
Synonyms
harmful
damaging
injurious
detrimental
destructive
disastrous
calamitous
catastrophic
deleterious
baneful
noxious
toxic
poisonous
malignant
malevolent
vicious
cruel
brutal
savage
barbarous
heinous
atrocious
abhorrent
odious
detestable
execrable
foul
vile
wicked
evil
pernicious
corrupt
corrupting
contaminating
polluting
tainting
spoiling
ruining
devastating
ravaging
destructive
erosive
corrosive
Definitions
- • (of a thing) causing harm or damage, often in a gradual or subtle way
- • (of a person) having or showing a wish to do harm to others
Usage Examples
- • The pernicious effects of pollution on the environment are well-documented.
- • The new policy has had a pernicious impact on the local economy.
Antonyms
beneficial
helpful
advantageous
useful
profitable
favorable
positive
constructive
supportive
benign
harmless
innocuous
neutral
benign
salutary
wholesome
healthy
beneficial
advantageous
propitious
auspicious
fortunate
lucky
advantageous