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SURREPTITIOUS

(surreptitious, subrepticio, tilsneket)

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2 senses for surreptitious as an Adjective:

Synonyms:
- Furtive
- Sneak
- Sneaky
- Stealthy
- Surreptitious
Definitions:
- marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
- taking pains to avoid being observed
Examples:
- A furtive manner
- A sneak attack
- Stealthy footsteps
- A surreptitious glance at his watch
Antonyms:
- Unconcealed
Synonyms:
- Clandestine
- Cloak-and-dagger
- Hole-and-corner
- Hugger-mugger
- Hush-hush
- Secret
- Surreptitious
- Undercover
- Underground
Definitions:
- conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
Examples:
- Clandestine intelligence operations
- Cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines
- Hole-and-corner intrigue
- Secret missions
- A secret agent
- Secret sales of arms
- Surreptitious mobilization of troops
- An undercover investigation
- Underground resistance
Antonyms:
- Overt
- Open

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