pernicious
Translation
pernicious, harmful, damaging
Examples
The book discusses the pernicious effects of racism.
The book discusses the pernicious effects of racism.
He had a pernicious influence on the child.
He had a pernicious influence on the child.
Grammar Patterns
a pernicious ((noun)) a pernicious (noun) It was a pernicious rumour.
((noun)) is pernicious (noun) is pernicious Their influence is pernicious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: harmful, damaging, destructive, malicious; Antonyms: beneficial, harmless, benign
Etymology
From Latin 'per-' (thoroughly, to destruction) + 'nex' (violent death). Meaning thoroughly destructive.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'perish'. A pernicious influence can make your hopes or health perish.