surreptitious - Meaning in Tamil

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surreptitious - Meaning in Tamil

Definitions and Meaning of surreptitious in English

surreptitious adjective

1. 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

   • "a secret agent"
   • "an undercover investigation"
   • "clandestine intelligence operations"
   • "cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines"
   • "hole-and-corner intrigue"
   • "secret missions"
   • "secret sales of arms"
   • "surreptitious mobilization of troops"
   • "underground resistance"
2. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

   Synonyms

   furtive, sneak, sneaky, stealthy

   Examples

   • "a furtive manner"
   • "a sneak attack"
   • "a surreptitious glance at his watch"
   • "stealthy footsteps"

Synonyms of surreptitious

• clandestine, cloak-and-dagger, hole-and-corner, hugger-mugger, hush-hush, secret, undercover, underground
• furtive, sneak, sneaky, stealthy

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