THESAURUS

Cloak-and-dagger Thesaurus

Marked by menacing furtive secrecy, often with a melodramatic tint or espionage involved.

Synonyms for Cloak-and-dagger

Depending on context, synonyms include covert, clandestine, undercover, abstruse, catlike, backroom.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include undercover, clandestine, hole-and-corner, covert, surreptitious, secret.

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What is another word for cloak-and-dagger?

Possible synonyms include covert, clandestine, undercover, abstruse, catlike.

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