Synonyms of secrecy

secrecy

noun

ˈsē-krə-sē 

as in secretiveness

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 & Similar Words

• secretiveness
• prudence
• privacy
• silence
• confidentiality
• closeness
• reticence
• stealth
• circumspection
• wariness
• discretion
• subterfuge
• concealment
• reserve
• taciturnity
• discreetness
• furtiveness
• covertness
• underhandedness
• sneakiness
• slyness
• shiftiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• openness
• honesty
• frankness
• candor
• indiscretion
• imprudence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of secrecy

What begins as a political scandal quickly escalates into a high-stakes narrative of power and secrecy at the highest levels of government, blending smart science fiction with tense political drama in the tradition of The X-Files and The West Wing. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026

In that environment, secrecy can carry risks. —Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026

The combination of Israel’s undeclared arsenal and Iran’s nuclear ambitions has created what many analysts describe as a tense strategic balance, one that relies heavily on deterrence and secrecy. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026

So many narratives around the trans experience are stories of light and shadow, of moving in darkness and secrecy. —Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026