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surreptitious

/,sɜrəp'tɪʃəs/

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adjective
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
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"surreptitious mobilization of troops"

Similar:

clandestine cloak-and-dagger hole-and-corner hugger-mugger hush-hush secret undercover underground covert
adjective
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
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"a surreptitious glance at his watch"

Similar:

furtive sneak sneaky stealthy concealed

Examples of surreptitious

"surreptitious mobilization of troops"
"a surreptitious glance at his watch"