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pernicious in Greek

pernicious in Greek is ολέθριος, θανατηφόρος — pernicious means causing harm gradually or in a way that is not immediately obvious.

pernicious in Greek

ολέθριος
adj
Pronounced: olethrios
Causing much harm in a subtle way.
θανατηφόρος
adj
Pronounced: thanatiforos
Causing death or injury; deadly.
ολέθριος
adj
Pronounced: olethrios
Causing death or injury; deadly.

What does "pernicious" mean?

  1. 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 Greek?

"pernicious" in Greek is ολέθριος, θανατηφόρος. pernicious means: Causing harm gradually or in a way that is not immediately obvious.

How do you pronounce ολέθριος?

"pernicious" in Greek is ολέθριος, pronounced "olethrios".

How do you use "pernicious" in a sentence?

Example: "Low-level corruption can have a pernicious effect on public trust." In Greek, "pernicious" is ολέθριος, θανατηφόρος.

Are there other ways to say "pernicious" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "pernicious": ολέθριος, θανατηφόρος.

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