Almost anything sounds sinister when you exclude intent when stating the design purpose.
Antibiotics are designed specifically for the purpose of killing things.
Matches are designed specifically for the purpose of setting things on fire.
Steak knives are designed specifically for the purpose of cutting flesh.
A surgeon's tools are designed specifically for the purpose of slicing open human beings and removing their vital organs.
Laws are designed specifically for the purpose of restricting the free will of citizens.
Intent matters.