Secrecy

Meaning

the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden

The action of keeping something secret or the state of being kept secret.

Example Sentences

The project was conducted in complete secrecy.

The negotiations were conducted in complete secrecy.

Example Expressions

cloak of secrecy

Synonyms

privacy, confidentiality, concealment, discretion, covertness

Entry 1

privacy, confidentiality, concealment, discretion

Entry 2

confidentiality, privacy, concealment, discretion, covertness

Antonyms

openness, transparency, publicity, disclosure

Entry 1

openness, transparency, publicity, disclosure

Entry 2

openness, publicity, transparency

Collocations

maintain secrecy, sworn to secrecy, shrouded in secrecy, complete secrecy, in secrecy, veil of secrecy, secrecy agreement, cloak of secrecy

Entry 1

maintain secrecy, sworn to secrecy, shrouded in secrecy, complete secrecy

Entry 2

in secrecy, veil of secrecy, secrecy agreement, cloak of secrecy