pernicious
adjectiveHow many syllables in pernicious?
There are 4 syllables in the word pernicious.How to pronounce pernicious:
Definition of pernicious:
- pernicious (adjective):
- exceedingly harmful.
- highly injurious or destructive deadly
Synonyms for pernicious:
baddeleteriousevilbalefulhazardoustoxicdetrimentalmaliciousmaleficentinfectiousShow 15 more
Antonyms for pernicious:
innocuousunexceptionablesafebenigninoffensivefriendlyanodynegentleguiltlessinnocentShow 7 more
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