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perniciousness

/pərˈnɪʃəs.nəs/ noun · British & US
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What does perniciousness mean?

noun

The quality of being harmful or injurious, especially in a subtle or insidious way. A state of being destructive or corrupting.

Example

"The perniciousness of the disease made it difficult to treat effectively."

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