Definition of Pernicious
Pernicious
per·ni·cious


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(adjective)
harmful, detrimental, or having an adverse effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way;

e.g. His social media posts are a damaging, pernicious assault on the truth --- nothing can be substantiated in fact.



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