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Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary
surreptitious
1. 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 • Syn: clandestine, cloak-and-dagger, hole-and-corner, hugger-mugger, hush-hush, secret, undercover, underground • Similar to: covert • Derivationally related forms: underground (for: underground) 2. 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 • Syn: furtive, sneak, sneaky, stealthy • Similar to: concealed • Derivationally related forms: stealth (for: stealthy), stealthiness (for: stealthy), sneak (for: sneaky), sneakiness (for: sneaky), sneak (for: sneak), furtiveness (for: furtive)
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