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Secrecy

The state or quality of being hidden; as, his movements were detected in spite of their secrecy.

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Narrower term 4

Bosom 76% connected

The breast of a human being; the part, between the arms, to which anything is pressed when embraced by them.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Covertness 76% connected

Secrecy; privacy.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hiding 76% connected

of Hide

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Mum 76% connected

Silent; not speaking.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 1

Isolation 76% connected

The act of isolating, or the state of being isolated; insulation; separation; loneliness.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

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Intimate 74% connected

Innermost; inward; internal; deep-seated; hearty.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Intimate 74% connected

Innermost; inward; internal; deep-seated; hearty.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Secret 74% connected

Hidden; concealed; as, secret treasure; secret plans; a secret vow.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Secret 74% connected

Hidden; concealed; as, secret treasure; secret plans; a secret vow.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

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Concealment 92% connected

The act of concealing; the state of being concealed.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Privacy 92% connected

The state of being in retirement from the company or observation of others; seclusion.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Privateness 92% connected

Seclusion from company or society; retirement; privacy; secrecy.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Secretiveness 92% connected

The quality of being secretive; disposition or tendency to conceal.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Silence 92% connected

The state of being silent; entire absence of sound or noise; absolute stillness.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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