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clandestinely Synonyms

Another word for clandestinely

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a secret, concealed, or illicit manner, often to avoid official notice or detection.

Usage Example

"The manuscripts were printed covertly and distributed to scholars across the border."

Strongest
covertly
secretly
in secret
surreptitiously
furtively
Strong
stealthily
on the sly
privily

Opposites of clandestinely

The opposite of clandestinely shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

openly
overtly
publicly
transparently
aboveboard
See all opposites of clandestinely

• Nearby Words

clamshell
clan
clandestine
clandestinely
clang
clangbox
clangor

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Clandestinely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/clandestinely
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