pernicious

/pəˈnɪʃəs/ · adjective

Meaning

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

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Related words

harmful(English)noxious(English)insidious(English)pestilent(English)deadly(English)subtle(English)baneful(English)deleterious(English)anaemia(English)anemia(English)atrophic(English)gastritis(English)

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