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pernicious in Italian

pernicious in Italian is pernicioso — pernicious means causing harm gradually or in a way that is not immediately obvious.

pernicious in Italian

pernicioso
adj
Causing much harm in a subtle way.

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 Italian?

"pernicious" in Italian is pernicioso. 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 Italian, "pernicious" is pernicioso.

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