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pernicious

The correct spelling is pernicious.

How to pronounce pernicious

/pəˈnɪʃəs/
adjective

IPA: /pəˈnɪʃəs/

Say it like: Per-nis-iow-s

The correct spelling is pernicious. Causing much harm in a subtle way.

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Causing much harm in a subtle way.
  2. 2.Causing death or injury; deadly.

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