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κρυφός — meaning in English

kryfos

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English meaning

  • clandestine adj Kept secret, especially because the activity is improper or illicit.
  • furtive adj Done secretly or slyly, often to avoid detection.
  • secretive adjective Inclined to keep things hidden and reveal little information.
  • undercover adjective Carried out secretly, especially as part of an investigation.

Senses

κρυφός is used for these senses in English:

  • clandestine Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.
  • furtive Of a person or an animal: sly, stealthy.
  • secretive Having an inclination to secrecy.
  • undercover Performed or happening in secret.

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