insidious

adjective
in*sid*i*ous \ in-ˈsi-dē-əs \
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  • causing harm in a way that is gradual or not easily noticed; especially : having a gradual and cumulative negative effect
  • developing so gradually as to be well established before becoming apparent
  • awaiting a chance to entrap : treacherous
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