Covert Operations

verb to hide or keep something secret

• The spy used a special device to conceal his identity during the mission.
• She tried to conceal her excitement when she saw her favorite band perform live.
• I had to conceal my laughter when he told that corny joke.
• The dark clouds seemed to conceal the sun, casting a shadow over the city.

noun a government agency or department responsible for preventing or thwarting enemy espionage and intelligence activities

adjective relating to the activities of counterintelligence

• Counterintelligence is a crucial aspect of national security to protect against espionage.
• The counterintelligence team is always on the lookout for spies and infiltrators.
• The feds have some serious counterintelligence going on to catch those sneaky spies.
• In the game of espionage, counterintelligence is like playing chess to anticipate your opponent's moves.

noun a person who provides information or assistance, especially to authorities

adjective pertaining to or serving as an informant

• The informant provided crucial information to the authorities.
• The informant spilled the beans to the cops.
• The snitch ratted out his friends to save himself.
• The informant was like a beacon of light in the dark world of crime.

noun the use of various tactics to undermine an enemy's morale, beliefs, and decision-making processes

• Psychological warfare is a tactic used in military operations to undermine the enemy's morale and mental state.
• The soldiers used psychological warfare to mess with the enemy's heads.
• They were playing mind games, using psychological warfare to gain the upper hand.
• In the world of politics, psychological warfare is often employed to manipulate public opinion.

noun something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others

adjective not known or seen by others

• The company's new product launch was kept under strict secret until the official announcement.
• I can't tell you my secret recipe for the best chocolate chip cookies.
• I'll spill the tea on the latest secret gossip going around school.
• Her eyes held a secret sadness that no one else could see.

noun a person who moves in a stealthy or furtive manner

verb to move in a stealthy or furtive manner, typically in order to avoid being detected or noticed

• The thief managed to sneak in through the back entrance of the museum.
• I'm going to try to sneak in some snacks to the movie theater.
• Let's see if we can sneak in to the concert without tickets.
• She always finds a way to sneak in a mention of her new car in every conversation.

adjective describing something that is not announced or made known beforehand

• The CEO made an unannounced visit to the company's headquarters.
• She showed up at the party unannounced.
• I can't believe he just popped in unannounced like that.
• The storm arrived unannounced, catching everyone off guard.

noun a Russian special forces unit known for their elite training and operations

• The Spetsnaz unit is known for their specialized training and expertise in various combat situations.
• I heard the Spetsnaz are like the Russian version of Navy SEALs.
• Those Spetsnaz dudes are hardcore, they don't mess around.
• Her determination was like that of a Spetsnaz soldier, unwavering and focused on the mission.