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surreptitious::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | clandestine, cloak-and-dagger, hole-and-corner, hugger-mugger, hush-hush, secret, undercover, underground |
surreptitious mobilization of troops.
Examples of surreptitious
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Once in the Akaali city, the away team begin surreptitious scans for the reactor.
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It's not as surreptitious as a watch or pen, but it's less likely to be stolen.
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However, this surreptitious poisoning may be tough if Health Canada has a say.
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Its surreptitious nature makes it difficult to judge the extent of its membership.
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She could help prosecutors more than even Linda Tripp with her surreptitious tapes.
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During young Emil's train journey, a surreptitious thief steals his money.
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The only business that would be conducted here tonight would be kind of surreptitious.
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Viruses and surreptitious code that monitors a phone's use may be next.
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In fact, women are awash with surreptitious passions and hidden longings.
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- Furtive: marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; "a furtive manner"; "a sneak attack"; "stealthy footsteps"; "a surreptitious glance at his watch"
- Clandestine: conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods; "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 ...
- (surreptitiously) in a surreptitious manner; "he was watching her surreptitiously as she waited in the hotel lobby"
- Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements)
- (adj.) stealthy (The surreptitious CIA agents were able to get in and out of the house without anyone noticing.)
- (adj):obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized
- (adj) - done secretly; stealth
