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Surreptitious

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Definitions for Surreptitious

adjective
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
Synonyms
Examples
  1. taking pains to avoid being observed
  2. a furtive manner
  3. a sneak attack
  4. stealthy footsteps
  5. a surreptitious glance at his watch
adjective
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
Synonyms
clandestine cloak-and-dagger hole-and-corner(a) hugger-mugger hush-hush secret undercover underground
Examples
  1. clandestine intelligence operations
  2. cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines
  3. hole-and-corner intrigue
  4. secret missions
  5. a secret agent
  6. secret sales of arms
  7. surreptitious mobilization of troops
  8. an undercover investigation
  9. underground resistance

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