stealth

/stiːlθ/

Definitions

1. noun

the ability to move secretly and avoid detection; a person or thing that can do this

“The cat’s stealth allowed it to sneak into the house undetected.”

2. noun

a way of doing something secretly or quietly

“The team used stealth to infiltrate the enemy’s headquarters.”

3. noun

a feature or ability of a military vehicle, aircraft, or other device that allows it to move secretly or avoid detection

“The new stealth fighter can evade radar and sneak up on enemy targets.”

4. verb

to move secretly or quietly; to avoid detection

“The spy stealthed through the crowded market, trying not to be seen.”

5. verb

to make something move secretly or quietly

“The programmer stealthed the code to avoid detection by security software.”

Synonyms

  • infiltrate
  • sneak
  • steal

Antonyms

  • obviousness
  • visibility