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Pernicious vs Wrong - What's the difference?

pernicious | wrong | Related terms |

Pernicious is a related term of wrong.


As adjectives the difference between pernicious and wrong

is that pernicious is causing much harm in a subtle way while wrong is incorrect or untrue.

As an adverb wrong is

(informal) in a way that isn't right; done incorrectly; wrongly.

As a noun wrong is

something that is immoral or not good.

As a verb wrong is

to treat unjustly; to injure or harm.

Decayed vs Pernicious - What's the difference?

decayed | pernicious | Related terms |

Decayed is a related term of pernicious.


As adjectives the difference between decayed and pernicious

is that decayed is having decayed while pernicious is causing much harm in a subtle way.

As a verb decayed

is (decay).

Pernicious vs Perverse - What's the difference?

pernicious | perverse | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between pernicious and perverse

is that pernicious is causing much harm in a subtle way while perverse is turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.

Pernicious vs Wicked - What's the difference?

pernicious | wicked | Related terms |

Pernicious is a related term of wicked.


As adjectives the difference between pernicious and wicked

is that pernicious is causing much harm in a subtle way while wicked is evil or mischievous by nature or wicked can be having a wick.

As an adverb wicked is

(slang|new england|british) very, extremely.

As a noun wicked is

people who are wickedoxford dictionary [http://wwwoxfordadvancedlearnersdictionarycom/dictionary/wicked_2].

As a verb wicked is

(wick).

Terrible vs Pernicious - What's the difference?

terrible | pernicious |


As adjectives the difference between terrible and pernicious

is that terrible is dreadful; causing alarm and fear while pernicious is causing much harm in a subtle way.

Pernicious vs Ugly - What's the difference?

pernicious | ugly |


As adjectives the difference between pernicious and ugly

is that pernicious is causing much harm in a subtle way while ugly is displeasing to the eye; not aesthetically pleasing.

As a noun ugly is

(slang|uncountable) ugliness.

Iniquitous vs Pernicious - What's the difference?

iniquitous | pernicious | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between iniquitous and pernicious

is that iniquitous is wicked or sinful while pernicious is causing much harm in a subtle way.

Underhand vs Pernicious - What's the difference?

underhand | pernicious | Related terms |

Underhand is a related term of pernicious.


As adjectives the difference between underhand and pernicious

is that underhand is secret; clandestine while pernicious is causing much harm in a subtle way.

As an adverb underhand

is with an underhand movement.

Pernicious vs Vile - What's the difference?

pernicious | vile | Related terms |

Pernicious is a related term of vile.


As adjectives the difference between pernicious and vile

is that pernicious is causing much harm in a subtle way while vile is morally low; base; despicable.

Pernicious vs Wretched - What's the difference?

pernicious | wretched | Related terms |

Pernicious is a related term of wretched.


As adjectives the difference between pernicious and wretched

is that pernicious is causing much harm in a subtle way while wretched is very miserable; sunk in, or accompanied by, deep affliction or distress, as from want, anxiety, or grief; calamitous; woeful; very afflicting.

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