clandestine
Origin of clandestine
Synonyms for clandestine
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covert, illicit, fraudulent, surreptitious, underground, furtive, hush-hush, hidden, artful, cloak-and-dagger, closet, concealed, foxy, illegitimate, private, sneaky, stealthy, undercover, underhand, under-the-counterExamples from the Web for clandestine
Contemporary Examples of clandestine
Never mind the huge buildup of clandestine operatives and secret warriors since 9/11.
Undeterred by the snub in November, and denied a visa to Italy, Agca made plans for clandestine travel to Vatican City.
People there remember rather fondly the clandestine airdrops by the CIA during the 1980s.
“Such a clandestine and pathological way of drinking increases the chances of becoming an alcoholic exponentially,” says Alireza.
Panahi was arrested by the Islamic Republic police in 2009 during the clandestine shooting of a film without a government permit.
Historical Examples of clandestine
I should abhor these clandestine correspondences, were they not forced upon me.
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
Our return was clandestine for many of the members, and for me among the number.
My Double LifeSarah Bernhardt
There, Mademoiselle, you have the reason for a clandestine union.
The Suitors of YvonneRaphael Sabatini
Did you not gather that this was not only a runaway match, but a clandestine one?
The Lion's SkinRafael Sabatini
What on earth possesses him to make a clandestine match of it?
ChanceJoseph Conrad