secrecy

[see-kruh-see] / ˈsi krə si /

NOUN

concealment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confidence confidentiality isolation mystery reticence silence solitude

STRONG

covertness dark darkness furtiveness hiding hush privacy retirement seclusion secretiveness stealth suppression

WEAK

clandestineness secretness surreptitiousness

Antonyms

STRONG

brightness cognizance day daylight daytime enlightening illumination intelligence light lightness morning sense sensibility understanding

WEAK

forthrightness honesty openness publicity revelation

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However, information from China is often veiled in secrecy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

ExpressVPN uses AES-256 encryption with perfect forward secrecy across all connections.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

That battle took place out of public view because of secrecy rules that apply to criminal investigations pending before a grand jury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The related documents have provided the biggest tranche of information about the case thus far, delineating key details in the ongoing investigation, which has been shrouded in secrecy.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

It goes without saying that secrecy is essential.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

secrecy

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