Synonyms of hole-and-corner

hole-and-corner

adjective

ˈhōl-ən(d)-ˈkȯr-nər 

as in clandestine

undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others

a hole-and-corner antiterrorist operation whose very existence has been steadfastly denied by the government

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clandestine
• underground
• covert
• undercover
• sneak
• private
• surreptitious
• sneaking
• stealth
• furtive
• secret
• underhand
• backstairs
• underhanded
• hugger-mugger
• behind-the-scenes
• sneaky
• stealthy
• privy
• hush-hush
• undisclosed
• closed-door
• confidential
• off-the-books
• off-the-record
• restricted
• classified
• hidden
• top secret
• subterranean
• secreted
• concealed
• back-channel
• unexposed
• unadvertised

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• public
• overt
• open
• avowed
• straightforward
• acknowledged
• unrestricted
• plain
• evident
• unconcealed
• unclassified
• manifest
• undisguised
• obvious
• clear
• aboveboard
• patent