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Prenicious vs Deleterious - What's the difference?

prenicious | deleterious |

As an adjective deleterious is

harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way (as for example deleterious'' effects, ''deleterious to health).

deleterious

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way (as for example deleterious'' effects, ''deleterious to health).
  • * 1850 , :
  • Or might it suffice him, that every wholesome growth should be converted into something deleterious and malignant at his touch?

    Synonyms

    * (harmful) destructive, harmful, hurtful, injurious, noxious, pernicious; see also

    Derived terms

    * deleteriously