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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That shut down Iran’s network of shadow ships, which for years defied U.S. sanctions on Iran’s substantial oil exports by going dark at sea before clandestinely transferring their cargoes to China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 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
To fight an elusive enemy operating clandestinely at night and from hideouts deep in swamps and jungles, the U.S. military turned to environmental modification technologies.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2025
For thirty years, the ANC had functioned clandestinely in South Africa; those habits and techniques were deeply ingrained.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
