Covert synonyms | Best 69 synonyms for covert

secret

Operating in a hidden or confidential manner:

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hidden

Obscure.

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clandestine

(Freemasonry, of a person or lodge) Not recognized as a regular member.

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candid (antonym)

Impartial and free from prejudice.

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furtive

Done or acting in a stealthy manner, as if to hinder observation; surreptitious; stealthy; sneaky

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thicket

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open (antonym)

Having interspersed gaps, spaces, or intervals:

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honest (antonym)

Sincere; frank:

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public (antonym)

The definition of public is something that is related to, available to or known by people.

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overt (antonym)

Of, relating to, or being military or intelligence operations sanctioned or mandated by Congress:

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frank (antonym)

(Medicine) unmistakable, clinically obvious, self-evident

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under-wraps

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shield

Any material or structure used for protection against radiation

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asylum

Protection and immunity from extradition granted by a government to a political refugee from another country.

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harbor

A sheltered part of a body of water deep enough to provide anchorage for ships.

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brush (related)

A bushy tail, esp. that of a fox

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bush (related)

(Baseball) Amateurish behavior, short for "bush league behavior"

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refuge (related)

Protection or shelter, as from danger or hardship:

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retreat (related)

A residential institution for the care of the aged, mentally ill, etc.

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sanctuary (related)

A holy place, as a building set aside for worship of the divinity or of one or more deities

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shelter (related)

The definition of a shelter is a structure that provides cover or protection.

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camouflaged

Wearing, in, or treated with, camouflage; disguised

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concealed

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confidential

Told in confidence; imparted in secret

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covered

Overlaid with or enclosed within something.

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defense

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disguised

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feather

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guarded

Kept from escape or trouble; held in check; supervised

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hush-hush

Secret, not spoken of (spoken of only in hushed whispers between insiders).

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incognito

With one's identity disguised or concealed.

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insidious

Producing harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner.

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latent

(Biology) Being in a condition of biological rest or inactivity characterized by cessation of growth or development and the suspension of many metabolic processes:

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masked

(Zoology) Having markings in the shape of a mask on the head or face.

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private

Of, relating to, or receiving special hospital services and privileges:

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privy

Made a participant in knowledge of something private or secret:

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sheltered

Protected, as from wind or weather.

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stealthy

Marked by or acting with quiet, caution, and secrecy intended to avoid notice.

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underbrush

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undercover

Acting or carried out in secret

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underhanded

Sly, dishonest, corrupt, cheating.

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veiled

Simple past tense and past participle of veil.

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aboveboard (antonym)

Without deceit or trickery; straightforward.

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unconcealed (antonym)

Open; not hidden or concealed

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cloak-and-dagger

Of or characteristic of the activities of spies and undercover agents, esp. as extravagantly depicted in popular suspense fiction

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huggermugger

Alternative form of hugger-mugger.

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sub rosa

Carried out secretly or confidentially

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obscured

Lying beyond what is obvious or avowed

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ulterior

Lying beyond what is evident, revealed, or avowed, especially being concealed intentionally so as to deceive:

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cover

(Military) A solid object, including terrain, that provides protection from enemy fire.

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haven

A harbour or anchorage protected from the sea.

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protection

(Insurance) Coverage.

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den

A small, cozy room in a house, where a person can be alone to read, work, etc.

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hideaway

A hiding place, somewhere you can go to get away from other people

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hide-out

Alternative spelling of hideout.

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lair

A den or hideaway.

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under cover (or wraps)

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show (related)

Show describes something related to a performance.

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attack (related)

The experience or beginning of a feeling, need, or desire:

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safety (related)

(American football) Any of the defensive players who are in position furthest from the line of scrimmage and whose responsibility is to defend against passes as well as to be the tacklers of last resort.

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