pernicious

UK
/pəˈnɪʃəs/
US
/pərˈnɪʃəs/

Translations

perniciousadjective
more pernicious
Comp.
most pernicious
Super.
UK
/pəˈnɪʃəs/
US
/pərˈnɪʃəs/
The pernicious effects of pollution are becoming more evident.
Вредоносные эффекты загрязнения становятся более очевидными.
The pernicious influence of social media on teenagers is a growing concern.
Пагубное влияние социальных сетей на подростков вызывает растущую обеспокоенность.
The pernicious rumors spread quickly through the community.
Разрушительные слухи быстро распространились по сообществу.

Definitions

perniciousadjective
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
The pernicious influence of social media on teenagers' self-esteem is a growing concern.
Causing great harm or death; deadly or fatal.
It was a pernicious disease that claimed thousands of lives before a cure was found.