Associations to the word «Insidious»
Noun
- Onset
- Wan
- Dementia
- Flattery
- Chameleon
- Nanotechnology
- Treachery
- Schizophrenia
- Temptation
- Foe
- Soybean
- Malady
- Deterioration
- Gnome
- Octopus
- Symptom
- Rhino
- Racism
- Snare
- Scorpion
- Compulsion
- Conspirator
- Vulture
- Conspiracy
- Progressive
- Stereotype
- Salamander
- Evil
- Henchman
- Propaganda
- Jealousy
- Dentist
- Disease
- Obscurity
- Impairment
- Enemy
- Horror
- Assault
- Silent
- Sequel
- Suggestion
- Progression
- Fever
- Diagnosis
- Serpent
- Deception
- Contempt
- Menace
- Resist
- Bug
- Tyranny
- Attack
- Spider
- Heresy
- Six
- Rot
- Plague
- Threat
- Filing
- Urge
- Sentiment
- Byrne
- Influence
- Sovereignty
Adjective
Wiktionary
INSIDIOUS, adjective. Producing harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner.
INSIDIOUS, adjective. Intending to entrap; alluring but harmful.
INSIDIOUS, adjective. (nonstandard) Treacherous.
Dictionary definition
INSIDIOUS, adjective. Beguiling but harmful; "insidious pleasures".
INSIDIOUS, adjective. Intended to entrap.
INSIDIOUS, adjective. Working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way; "glaucoma is an insidious disease"; "a subtle poison".
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