clandestine
adjectiveHow many syllables in clandestine?
There are 3 syllables in the word clandestine.How to pronounce clandestine:
Definition of clandestine:
- clandestine (adjective):
- secret and concealed
- conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods.
- marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy surreptitious
Synonyms for clandestine:
backstairs
behind-the-scenes
cloak-and-dagger
closet
concealed
covert
furtive
hidden
hole-and-corner
hugger-mugger
hush-hush
private
privy
secret
sly
sneak
sneaking
sneaky
stealth
stealthy
surreptitious
under-the-counter
undercover
underground
underhand
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Antonyms for clandestine:
above board
above-board
aboveboard
accessible
apparent
artless
authorised
authorized
avowed
barefaced
blatant
blunt
bold
brazen
by the book
candid
clear
clear cut
clear-cut
comprehensible
condoned
conservative
conspicuous
crystal clear
declared
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