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SURREPTITIOUS
(adj.) 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 undercover investigation", "underground resistance"
synonyms : clandestine , cloak-and-dagger , hole-and-corner , hugger-mugger , hush-hush , secret , undercover , undergroundguy in black T-Shirt is an undercover agent.(adj.) 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"
synonyms : furtive , sneak , sneaky , stealthya surreptitious shot of this sweet pair
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(Tag: Global) surreptitious sounds like sir repeated it to us. - only to us and not to everyone as it was a secret method to solve the problem.
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