Synonyms of backstairs

backstairs

adjective

as in clandestine

undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others

an influential Washington lobbyist who has been involved in a number of backstairs deals to limit regulation of financial institutions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clandestine
• undercover
• sneak
• underground
• covert
• private
• sneaking
• surreptitious
• secret
• stealth
• hole-and-corner
• furtive
• privy
• behind-the-scenes
• underhand
• underhanded
• sneaky
• stealthy
• hush-hush
• hugger-mugger
• undisclosed
• closed-door
• confidential
• off-the-books
• hidden
• off-the-record
• classified
• restricted
• secreted
• subterranean
• back-channel
• top secret
• concealed
• unadvertised
• unexposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• public
• overt
• open
• avowed
• acknowledged
• straightforward
• unrestricted
• evident
• unclassified
• unconcealed
• undisguised
• plain
• obvious
• clear
• manifest
• aboveboard
• patent

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• public
• overt
• open
• avowed
• acknowledged
• straightforward
• unrestricted
• evident
• unclassified
• unconcealed
• undisguised
• plain
• obvious
• clear
• manifest
• aboveboard
• patent

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