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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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