pernicious
having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
Word origin: From Latin perniciosus, destructive, from nex, death.
Pernicious in a sentence
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The pernicious rumor slowly eroded public trust in the institution.
The pernicious myth that talent is fixed discourages students from persevering.
Using “pernicious” well
Pernicious stresses harm that works quietly and gradually, making it more sinister than openly destructive damage.
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