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confidentially

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of confidentially

in a manner intended to prevent knowledge or awareness by others

  • he was furious when his friend revealed to others information that he had shared confidentially
Synonyms of confidentially

backstage, in camera, intimately, privately, secretly
Words Related to confidentially

à deux, tête-à-tête

inwardly, sotto voce

offscreen, offstage

clandestinely, collusively, conspiratorially, covertly

furtively, secretively, sneakily, stealthily, surreptitiously, undercover, underground, underhand, underhanded, underhandedly
Phrases Synonymous with confidentially

in private
Antonyms of confidentially

openly, publicly

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  1. Nglish: Translation of confidentially for Spanish speakers

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