Closeness and Discretion

Closeness

Closeness noun - The practice or habit of keeping secrets or keeping one's affairs secret.
Usage example: we tried to penetrate her strange closeness about her domestic life

Discretion and closeness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discretion" instead a noun "Closeness".

Nearby Words: close, closely, closer

Discretion

Discretion noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.

Closeness and discretion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Closeness" instead a noun "Discretion".

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