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Insidious (Adjective)

Beguiling but harmful; "insidious pleasures".

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The insidious effects of social media on mental health have been well-documented in recent studies.
Her insidious charm and charisma made it difficult for others to see the harm she was causing.
The insidious pleasure of gossiping about others can be hard to resist, but it can also lead to hurtful consequences.
The company's insidious marketing tactics targeted vulnerable consumers with misleading advertisements.
The insidious nature of addiction can make it difficult for individuals to recognize the harm it's causing until it's too late.

Intended to entrap.

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The new law had an insidious clause that would slowly drain the citizens' savings over time.
The insidious terms of the contract made it difficult for customers to cancel their subscription.
Her smile was an insidious way to disarm her opponents, making them lower their guard.
The government's propaganda campaign was an insidious attempt to shape public opinion in their favor.
The seemingly innocuous email attachment turned out to be an insidious piece of malware.

Working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way; "glaucoma is an insidious disease"; "a subtle poison".

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The new employee's insidious behavior was slowly undermining the team's morale and productivity.
The insidious effects of the chemical spill on the local wildlife were not immediately apparent.
The politician's insidious rhetoric was designed to sway public opinion without being overtly confrontational.
The doctor warned that the symptoms of the disease were insidious and could be mistaken for a minor cold.
The company's insidious marketing tactics were aimed at manipulating consumers into buying their products without realizing it.