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What is another word for Secrecy? – 136 Secrecy Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    confidentiality privacy secrecy clandestineness stealth furtiveness surreptitiousness concealment covertness mysteriousness enigma crypticity obscurity ambiguity vagueness indistinctness unclearness murkiness opacity discreetness reserve restraint tightlippedness uncommunicativeness silence quietness hush mum reticence unforthcomingness closeness secrecy seclusion isolation solitude confidentiality classifiedness

    Meaning of Secrecy

    The state of keeping something hidden, unknown, or undisclosed, often for security or privacy reasons.

    Definitions

    • The state of being hidden or undisclosed, often for security or privacy reasons.
    • * The practice of keeping something hidden, unknown, or undisclosed, often to maintain security, privacy, or confidentiality.

    Etymology of Secrecy

    The word "secrecy" originates from the Old French word "secrecy" or "secrece," which is derived from the Latin word "secretus," meaning "set apart" or "withdrawn."
    Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of keeping information or activities hidden from public knowledge or awareness, often for reasons of security, privacy, or confidentiality.

    Example Uses

    • The company maintained secrecy surrounding their new product launch to avoid giving their competitors an advantage.
    • * The government agency was criticized for its secrecy regarding the handling of sensitive information.
    • * The secrecy surrounding the artist's latest project only added to the public's curiosity and anticipation.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    transparency openness publicity disclosure revelation exposure frankness candor honesty forthrightness outspokenness communicativeness expressiveness clarity distinctness explicitness obviousness visibility audibility loudness boisterousness vociferousness garrulousness loquaciousness volubility

    Related Nouns

    secret confidence mystery enigma puzzle riddle concealment cover disguise deception fraud dishonesty stealth sneakiness furtiveness surreptitiousness clandestineness privacy solitude isolation seclusion confidentiality classifiedness security protection

    Related Verbs

    hide conceal cover disguise deceive fraud sneak steal creep slink lurk skulk whisper murmur hint suggest imply insinuate disclose reveal expose uncover discover

    Related Adjectives

    secret confidential classified private solitary isolated secluded stealthy sneaky furtive surreptitious clandestine mysterious enigmatic puzzling ambiguous vague indistinct unclear obscure opaque discreet reserved restrained tightlipped uncommunicative