Pernicious

Pernicious (Adj.)

Pronunciation: per-nish-uhs

Word Meaning:

1. Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way; causing great harm or destruction.
2. Extremely destructive or deadly in nature.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The pernicious influence of misinformation can spread quickly on social media.
2. The pernicious effects of the invasive species threatened the local ecosystem.

Synonyms:

1. Destructive
2. Harmful
3. Malevolent
4. Damaging
5. Detrimental

Antonyms:

1. Beneficial
2. Salutary
3. Constructive
4. Wholesome
5. Advantageous

Word Meaning in Hindi: हानिकारक (Hanikarak) or क्षतिकर (Kshatikar)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. गलत सूचना का हानिकारक प्रभाव सोशल मीडिया पर तेजी से फैल सकता है। (The pernicious influence of misinformation can spread quickly on social media.)
2. प्रवासी प्रजातियों के हानिकारक प्रभावों ने स्थानीय पारिस्थितिकी को खतरे में डाल दिया था। (The pernicious effects of the invasive species threatened the local ecosystem.)