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SECRETIVE Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word secretive. (exact relations)
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verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective

• at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

• close in relevance or relationship

• not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

noun

• the temporal end; the concluding time

• the last section of a communication

• the concluding part of any performance

adverb

• near in time or place or relationship

• in an attentive manner

adjective satellite

• rigorously attentive; strict and thorough

• marked by fidelity to an original

• (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

• crowded

• lacking fresh air

• of textiles

• strictly confined or guarded

• confined to specific persons

• fitting closely but comfortably

• used of hair or haircuts

• giving or spending with reluctance

• inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

verb

• move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

• become closed

• cease to operate or cause to cease operating

• finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)

• come to a close

• complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement

• be priced or listed when trading stops

• engage at close quarters

• cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop

• change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact

• come together, as if in an embrace

• draw near

• bring together all the elements or parts of

• bar access to

• fill or stop up

• unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of

• finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead

closelipped
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

closemouthed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

furtive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

• secret and sly or sordid

sly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by skill in deception

tightlipped
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

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