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clandestine
[ klan-des-tin ]
adjective
- characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception; private or surreptitious:
Their clandestine meetings went undiscovered for two years.
Synonyms: , , ,
clandestine
/ æˈɛɪ /
adjective
- secret and concealed, often for illicit reasons; furtive
Derived Forms
- ˈپԱ, adverb
- ˈپԱԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·tԱ· adverb
- ·tԱ·Ա d·پi·ٲ noun
- un·tԱ· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of clandestine1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of clandestine1
Example Sentences
Mr Yang, who denies wrongdoing, was accused of using his position as an influential businessman in Prince Andrew's inner circle to clandestinely further the Chinese state's aims.
Sheinbaum has launched a security offensive that has seen the arrest of hundreds of suspected drug smugglers and producers, the takedowns of numerous clandestine labs, and record seizures of fentanyl and other drugs.
In the face of stiffer sentences, some climate campaigners have said they will turn to more clandestine activities.
Plus, clandestine globe-trotting offers more opportunities for affairs — and more assumptions of forgiveness if one does.
On occasion, officials throughout Mexico have busted clandestine cartel training facilities.
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