Furtive and Sneak

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Furtive adjective – Undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others.

Usage example: gave each other furtive glances as we watched our friend open the booby-trapped soda

Sneak is a synonym for furtive. In some cases you can use "Sneak" instead an adjective "Furtive". popular alternative

Nearby Word: furtively

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Sneak adjective – Undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others.

Usage example: a sneak attack on the nation's capitol

Furtive is a synonym for sneak in secret topic. You can use "Furtive" instead an adjective "Sneak". popular alternative

Nearby Words: sneaky, sneaking, sneaked, sneaker

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