clandestine activities
/klænˈdɛstɪn ˌæktɪˈvɪtɪz/ · clan-des-tine ac-tiv-i-ties
noun
- Secret or hidden actions, operations, or events, often conducted in a covert or stealthy manner. The government was accused of engaging in clandestine activities to gather intelligence on foreign nations.
- Activities or operations that are not publicly acknowledged or disclosed, often due to their sensitive or confidential nature. The company's clandestine activities in the field of artificial intelligence were only revealed after a whistleblower came forward.
Synonyms
covert operationssecret activitiesstealthy actionsunderground operationshidden actionssurreptitious activitiesfugitive activitiesillicit activities
Antonyms
Did you know? The term 'clandestine' has been used in various contexts, including literature and film, to describe secretive or hidden activities. For example, in the James Bond series, the character's clandestine activities as a spy are a central theme throughout the novels and films.