Definition: (adjective) Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods.
Synonyms: clandestine, hush-hush, undercover, underground, secret, surreptitious, hole-and-corner, hugger-mugger.
Usage: Action movies often feature spies involved in cloak-and-dagger operations.
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