The Vocalibrate dictionary

pernicious

/pərˈnɪʃəs/adjective

harmful in a slow or hidden way

Gossip had a pernicious effect on the team's trust.

Near in meaning: harmfulinsidiousdestructivedamaging
In the family: perniciouslyperniciousness

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