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PERNICIOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Pernicious.

How to pronounce pernicious:

US

Pernicious - as an adjective satellite

Exceedingly harmful

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banefuldeadlypestilent

Working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way

Example: "Glaucoma is an insidious disease"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insidioussubtle

Pernicious - as an adjective

Causing much harm in a subtle way.

Causing death or injury; deadly.

Example Sentences

"The pernicious effects of smoking on your health cannot be ignored."
"Her pernicious influence on the team led to their downfall."
"We must be cautious of the pernicious consequences of climate change."
"The pernicious rumors spread quickly through the small town."
"The pernicious habit of excessive screen time is detrimental to one's productivity."
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Word Game Points

Is PERNICIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pernicious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERNICIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PERNICIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pernicious is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERNICIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PERNICIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pernicious is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERNICIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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