🐍insidious

adjective
/ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

Meaning

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.

Example Sentences

The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.

Synonyms

stealthy, subtle, harmful, dangerous, deceitful

Antonyms

harmless, obvious, safe

Collocations

insidious disease, insidious influence, insidious spread

Related Vocabularies

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