pernicious in German
pernicious in German is schädlich, bösartig, perniziös — pernicious means causing harm gradually or in a way that is not immediately obvious.
pernicious in German
schädlich
Causing much harm in a subtle way.
bösartig
Causing much harm in a subtle way.
perniziös
Causing much harm in a subtle way.
verderblich
Causing much harm in a subtle way.
perniziös
Causing death or injury; deadly.
tödlich
Causing death or injury; deadly.
What does "pernicious" mean?
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adj Causing harm gradually or in a way that is not immediately obvious.
"Low-level corruption can have a pernicious effect on public trust."
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pernicious in a sentence
- Low-level corruption can have a pernicious effect on public trust.
- The rumor had a pernicious influence on her reputation.
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What is "pernicious" in German?
"pernicious" in German is schädlich, bösartig, perniziös. pernicious means: Causing harm gradually or in a way that is not immediately obvious.
How do you use "pernicious" in a sentence?
Example: "Low-level corruption can have a pernicious effect on public trust." In German, "pernicious" is schädlich, bösartig, perniziös.
Are there other ways to say "pernicious" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "pernicious": schädlich, bösartig, perniziös, verderblich, tödlich.
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