pernicious

• يصف شيئًا يسبب ضررًا أو أذىً، لا سيما بطريقة تدريجية أو خفية يصعب ملاحظتها. ويُستعمل أيضًا للدلالة على ما هو مدمّر أو فاسد أو مؤذٍ بوجه عام.

Describes something that has a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

1. Harmful in a gradual or subtle wayC1formal

   Having a harmful effect, especially in a way that is not easily noticed or is gradual.

   ضارّ تدريجيًا

   • The pernicious influence of propaganda can erode democratic values.
   • Pernicious gossip can destroy reputations over time.
   • The pernicious effects of pollution on health are well documented.

   المرادفاتcorrosiveinsidioussubtle

   الأضدادbenignharmlesssalutary

2. Deadly or destructiveC2formal

   Causing great harm or death; fatal.

   مُهلِك

   • The pernicious disease spread rapidly through the population.
   • Pernicious anemia is a serious condition that affects red blood cells.
   • The pernicious weed choked out all other plants in the garden.

   المرادفاتbanefuldeadlydestructivefatalharmfullethalnoxiousruinous

   الأضدادbeneficialsalutarywholesome