clandestine
adjective
characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception; private or surreptitious.
clandestinely
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a word derived from
clandestine.
Example Sentences
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The threats posed by Palestine Action had been the most important factor in the lawful decision-making, Baroness Carr said, including how the group clandestinely organised and targeted lawful businesses.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
All wanted in the United States, the men operate clandestinely.
From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026
“I had not actually seen Rasoulof’s film because when we make films clandestinely, we don’t talk about them, even with our close friends,” he explains.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
He was released in 2023, and to select theaters this week comes his first film since then, the clandestinely produced, Palme d’Or-winning “It Was Just an Accident.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
In the old days there were no television cameras, and most ANC press conferences were conducted clandestinely.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
