Synonyms for secrecy


Grammar : Noun
Spell : see-kruh-see
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsi krə si

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Définition of secrecy

Origin :
  • 1570s, from secretee, "quality of being secret" (early 15c.), from Old French secré, variant of secret (see secret (n.)) + -ty (2). Form altered on model of primacy, etc.
  • noun concealment
Example sentences :
  • I don't pretend to understand your game, but you may rely on my secrecy.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He tried to swear Edith and me to secrecy, but we refused to be sworn.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • Secrecy was now out of the question and it was well that he was moving thus in the open.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • However, I'll take it out, as you wish it, and make the full stop at "secrecy."
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • Tom and I are trying to solve the mystery, and secrecy is of the greatest importance.
  • Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
  • Of course, he swore me to secrecy, and I was foolish enough to give him my promise.
  • Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
  • Her reliance on his secrecy, and his tacit acquiescence, increased his distress of mind.
  • Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens
  • She did not remember that the element of secrecy made the element of sin.
  • Extract from : « A Singer from the Sea » by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
  • He speedily understood the shortness and secrecy of her visit.
  • Extract from : « A Singer from the Sea » by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
  • He did not feel angry at his friend's secrecy, but he did feel mischievous.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

Antonyms for secrecy

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