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cloak-and-dagger
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cloak-and-dag·ger (klkn-dgr)
adj.
Marked by melodramatic intrigue and often by espionage.
cloak-and-dagger
n
(modifier) characteristic of or concerned with intrigue and espionage
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.cloak-and-dagger - conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methodscloak-and-dagger - conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods; "clandestine intelligence operations"; "cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines"; "hole-and-corner intrigue"; "secret missions"; "a secret agent"; "secret sales of arms"; "surreptitious mobilization of troops"; "an undercover investigation"; "underground resistance"
clandestine, hush-hush, undercover, underground, secret, surreptitious, hole-and-corner, hugger-mugger
covert - secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; "covert actions by the CIA"; "covert funding for the rebels"
Translations
cloak-and-dagger [ˈkləʊkənˈdægəʳ] ADJ [activity] → clandestino; [play] → de capa y espada; [story] → de agentes secretos
cloak-and-dagger [ˌkləʊkənˈdægəʳ] adj (film) → del mistero; (activities) → misterioso/a
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It was this type of cloak and dagger dealing which led to the present financial catastrophe which has brought such misery for so many ordinary people.
Anglo's in no position to call the shots by The Mirror (London, England)
Everything seems cloak and dagger down there behind the scenes and there doesn't seem to be any direction, which will only have a detrimental effect on the players there.
Pompey's shocking plight is a real Hart-ache by Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)
The reason for affinity to my new friend is the all too apparent cloak and dagger tactics employed by our council in its intent to demolish it, which were fully exposed in the Mail coverage.
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