Alternative
Alternative adjective - Necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities.
Covert and alternative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Covert" instead an adjective "Alternative".
Covert
Covert adjective - Screened or sequestered from view.
Alternative and covert are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Alternative" instead an adjective "Covert".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The CIA is willing to do (covert) total war on the FARC as well, risking hurting innocents with carpet bombing, because they think going "Kill 'em All" on a bunch of determined terrorists is better than the alternative.
Source: Film / Collateral Damage
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