surreptitious, adj.
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
<adj.all> (a) freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
clandestine cloak-and-dagger hole-and-corner hugger-mugger hush-hush secret surreptitious undercover underground
sample sentences
"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"
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marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
<adj.all> (a) freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
furtive sneak sneaky stealthy surreptitious
sample sentences
"a furtive manner""a sneak attack"
"stealthy footsteps"
"a surreptitious glance at his watch"
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