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What is another word for Surreptitious? – 126 Surreptitious Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    stealthy secret covert clandestine furtive sneaky underhanded deceitful dishonest crafty cunning sly treacherous duplicitous double-dealing fraudulent illicit unlawful unauthorized hidden concealed veiled masked disguised camouflaged surreptitious sneaking creeping lurking skulking hiding covertly secretly furtively stealthily quietly unnoticed unobserved unseen

    Meaning of Surreptitious

    The primary meaning of "surreptitious" is relating to or characterized by stealth or secrecy.

    Definitions

    • Done or made secretly or stealthily, often in order to avoid detection or notification.
    • * Having or showing a disposition to steal or take things secretly.

    Etymology of Surreptitious

    The word "surreptitious" has its roots in the Latin word "surreptus," which is the past participle of "surrepere," meaning to snatch or seize secretly.
    It entered the English language in the 15th century and has been used to describe actions or behaviors that are secretive, stealthy, or covert.

    Example Uses

    • The company made surreptitious payments to the official in exchange for favorable treatment.
    • * She made a surreptitious glance at her watch, trying not to draw attention to herself.
    • * The hacker used surreptitious malware to gain access to the sensitive data.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    open honest transparent straightforward aboveboard lawful legitimate authorized visible observable noticeable public overt blatant obvious unconcealed undisguised straightforward frank sincere truthful

    Related Nouns

    secrecy stealth sneakiness furtiveness covertness clandestineness concealment disguise camouflage deception dishonesty fraud illegality unlawfulness unauthorizedness hiding concealment veiling masking deception trickery cunning craftiness

    Related Verbs

    sneak hide conceal disguise camouflage deceive cheat defraud steal pilfer snatch seize creep lurk skulk prowl slink slip slide

    Related Adjectives

    secret covert clandestine furtive sneaky underhanded deceitful dishonest crafty cunning sly treacherous duplicitous double-dealing fraudulent illicit unlawful unauthorized hidden concealed veiled masked disguised stealthy