Discretion and Secrecy

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Discretion

Discretion noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.
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Secrecy and discretion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Secrecy" instead a noun "Discretion".
Nearby Words: discrete, discretionary, discreteness, discretional, discretely

Secrecy

Secrecy noun - The practice or habit of keeping secrets or keeping one's affairs secret.
Usage example: this administration's steadfast adherence to secrecy is beginning to cost it the trust of the voters
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Discretion and secrecy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discretion" instead a noun "Secrecy".
Nearby Words: secret, secretive, secretly, secretion

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total total discretion total secrecy
actual actual discretion actual secrecy
extreme extreme discretion extreme secrecy
absolute absolute discretion absolute secrecy
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