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January 22, 2028

insidious

/ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/adjective

Producing harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner.

Example sentences

  • “Hansel and Gretel were lured by the witch’s insidious gingerbread house.”
  • “The battle was lost due to the actions of insidious defectors.”
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