cloak-and-dagger

Speech parts

1. cloak-and-dagger - Adjective

2. cloak-and-dagger - Phrase

3. cloak-and-dagger - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

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Alternative names

cloak and dagger

Synonyms

dern secret underground hiding covert clandestine stealthy surreptitious furtive sneaky undercover slinky hugger-mugger nonnatural backstairs
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Antonyms

frank visible apparent patent pronounced recognizable
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Examples

clandestine intelligence operations Source: Internet

cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines Source: Internet

hole-and-corner intrigue Source: Internet

secret missions Source: Internet

a secret agent Source: Internet

secret sales of arms Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

cloak and dagger

Close letter words and terms

cloak of secrecy cloak of shadows cloak train cloak-and-dagger group cloak-and-dagger work cloak-and-daggery