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surreptitious
adjective
(sur-rep-ti-tious)
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
Synonyms:
clandestine
, cloak-and-dagger, hole-and-corner, hugger-mugger, hush-hush,
secret
,
undercover
,
underground
,
Examples:
Surreptitious mobilization of troops.
surreptitious
adjective
(sur-rep-ti-tious)
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
Synonyms:
furtive
,
sneak
,
sneaky
,
stealthy
,
Examples:
A surreptitious glance at his watch.
Words Related to
surreptitious
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furtive
,
covert
,
sneaky
,
clandestine
,
stealthy
,
secret
,
sneak
,
undercover
,
concealed
,
skulking
,
lurking
,
underground
,
cloak-and-dagger
,
hole-and-corner
,
hugger-mugger
,
hush-hush
,
on the quiet
,
illegal
,
disguised
,
hidden
,
bootleg
,
irregular
,
unreported
,
undocumented
,
illicit
,
nefarious
,
underhanded
,
unauthorized
,
secretive
,
devious
,
insidious
,
underhand
,
sly
,
conspiratorial
,
overt
,
backdoor
,
unsavory
,
deceitful
,
subversive
,
sinister
,
unlawful
,
unwitting
,
indiscreet
,
unauthorised
,
voyeuristic
,
unsuspecting
,
contraband
,
inadvertent
,
shady
,
fraudulent
,
unscrupulous
,
collusive
,
dubious
,
malicious
,
backstair
,
in secret
,
unethical
,
unknowing
,
discreet
,
blatant
,
obreptitious
,
unseemly
,
sleazy
,
stealthful
,
shameless
,
clancular
,
stealingly
,
deliberate
,
brazen
,
uncandid
,
ungentlemanly
,
indecorous
,
untoward
,
hasty
,
crass
,
indiscrete
,
circumvention
,
scandalous
,
backstairs
,
tectly
,
black operation
,
reprehensible
,
titillating
,
subliminal
,
corruptive
,
contemptible
,
clancularly
,
insidiate
,
obscene
,
witting
,
ritualised
,
mossad
,
subtle
,
snoopy
,
unwholesome
,
anticonstitutional
,
predatory
,
paranoic
,
improper
,
pernicious
,
surreptitious
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