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secrecy

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of secrecy

the practice or habit of keeping secrets or keeping one's affairs secret

this administration's steadfast adherence to secrecy is beginning to cost it the trust of the voters

Synonyms of secrecy

closeness, secretiveness

Words Related to secrecy

confidentiality, privacy

discreetness, discretion, prudence

circumspection, wariness

reserve, reticence, silence, taciturnity

furtiveness, shiftiness, slyness, sneakiness, underhandedness

concealment, covertness, stealth, subterfuge

Near Antonyms of secrecy

candor, frankness, honesty, openness

imprudence, indiscretion

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