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pernicious meaning in Hindi

नाशक nāśak

UK/pəˈnɪʃəs//pɚˈnɪʃəs/

pernicious in Hindi: नाशक (nāśak). In English, pernicious means causing much harm in a subtle way.

Hindi words for pernicious

causing much harm
नाशक nāśak
causing death or injury
नाशक nāśak

English meaning of pernicious

  1. adjective Causing much harm in a subtle way.
  2. adjective Causing death or injury; deadly.
  3. adjective Insidiously villainous: intending to cause harm, especially in a subtle way.
  4. adjective Swift; celeritous.

Full definition of pernicious

pernicious in a sentence

  • pernicious influence
  • They warned of the pernicious effects of misinformation.
  • The weed has a pernicious influence on local crops.

Synonyms of pernicious

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Questions about pernicious in Hindi

What is the meaning of pernicious in Hindi?
Pernicious in Hindi is नाशक (nāśak).
pernicious का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Pernicious: नाशक (nāśak).
What does pernicious mean in English?
Pernicious means causing much harm in a subtle way.

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