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Meaning of undercover
The primary meaning of the word "undercover" refers to something or someone that is disguised or concealed, often for the purpose of gathering information or carrying out a secret operation.
Etymology of undercover
The word "undercover" originated in the mid-19th century, from the phrase "under cover", meaning "in a concealed or disguised manner"
Historically, the term was used to describe secret agents or spies who worked undercover to gather intelligence or carry out covert operations
Synonyms
clandestine
secret
covert
surreptitious
stealthy
furtive
hidden
concealed
disguised
incognito
anonymous
mysterious
secretive
private
confidential
classified
top-secret
hush-hush
behind-the-scenes
undercover
sub rosa
surreptitious
cloak-and-dagger
espionage
spy
infiltrate
Definitions
- Working or done secretly, especially in order to catch criminals or gather information
- * Disguised or concealed, especially in order to avoid detection
Usage Examples
- The detective went undercover to gather evidence against the organized crime syndicate
- * The journalist worked undercover to expose the corrupt business practices of the company
- * The undercover agent infiltrated the terrorist organization to gather intelligence on their plans
Antonyms
overt
open
public
visible
noticeable
apparent
evident
obvious
transparent
conspicuous
blatant
explicit
straightforward
honest
aboveboard
upfront
straightforward
publicized
announced
declared