surrept

/səˈrɛpt, səˈrɛp/; /səˈrɛpti, səˈrɛptɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to obtain or take something secretly or furtively

“The thief surreptitiously picked the lock on the safe.”

2. noun

a surreptitious or clandestine act, especially of obtaining information

“The company’s actions were a result of their surrept.”

Synonyms

  • secretly
  • stealthily

Antonyms

  • openly
  • overtly