pernicious in Portuguese
pernicious in Portuguese is pernicioso, mórbido — pernicious means causing harm gradually or in a way that is not immediately obvious.
pernicious in Portuguese
pernicioso
Causing much harm in a subtle way.
mórbido
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 Portuguese?
"pernicious" in Portuguese is pernicioso, mórbido. 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 Portuguese, "pernicious" is pernicioso, mórbido.
Are there other ways to say "pernicious" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "pernicious": pernicioso, mórbido.
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