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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"What I think are the standards they are talking about here are standards of secrecy," he told BBC News.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Academic experts say the system’s secrecy is by design.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

The “speed runner” who spoke to The Times said allegations against the church and its reputation for secrecy, in part, motivated the attention-grabbing “raids” on church buildings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

For these reasons, Signal has long been a go-to messaging service for users particularly concerned about communications secrecy, such as people working in security professions, journalists, and their sources.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

But even if I found the power to withdraw myself, it would be disastrous for him to see me, yet — until the hour comes when secrecy will avail no longer.’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

secrecy

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