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insidious

/ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/ · adjective

Meaning

  1. Producing harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner.
  2. Intending to entrap; alluring but harmful.
  3. Treacherous.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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