insidious

insidioso

Che provoca danni lentamente o di nascosto, senza che il pericolo si noti all’inizio.

In inglese semplice: Causing harm slowly or secretly, so people do not notice the danger at first.

• The disease is insidious.
• The insidious effects became clear only years later.
• Fear can have an insidious influence on daily life.

Sinonimi: subtle, stealthy

Espressioni comuni: an insidious disease, insidious effects, an insidious threat

ingannevole, insidioso

Che attira o tenta, ma mira a ingannare qualcuno o a danneggiarlo.

In inglese semplice: Attractive or tempting, but intended to trick or harm someone.

• The offer was an insidious trap.
• Her insidious charm drew him into the scheme.
• He resisted the insidious temptation of easy money.

Sinonimi: deceptive, treacherous

Espressioni comuni: an insidious trap, insidious charm, an insidious temptation