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pernicious

IPA pronunciation: /pəˈnɪʃ.əs/

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Russian meaning

Пагубный, тлетворный

English definition

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Example

The pernicious spread of misinformation undermines democratic institutions.

Collocations

pernicious influence
pernicious effect
pernicious myth

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