Covert Operations Terminology

noun the action of hiding something or preventing it from being known

adjective relating to the act of concealing or hiding something

• The act of concealment is considered a serious offense in many legal systems.
• She tried to keep her smile a secret, but her eyes gave away her joy.
• I'm gonna stash this cash in my sock for concealment.
• His charm was like a cloak of concealment, hiding his true intentions.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'deniable' describes something that can be denied

• The government claimed that the evidence was deniable and could not be used against them in court.
• He said the email was deniable, but we all know he was the one who sent it.
• She tried to make her involvement deniable, but everyone saw her at the scene of the crime.
• His actions were like a deniable shadow, always present but never acknowledged.

adjective not easily seen or noticed

• The spy wore an inconspicuous hat to blend in with the crowd.
• She tried to be inconspicuous by sitting in the back of the room.
• I'm going for an inconspicuous look with my outfit today.
• His contributions to the project were inconspicuous, but crucial to its success.

noun a character from a popular animated television series

• The secret squirrel mission was classified at the highest level of security.
• I can't tell you about it, it's secret squirrel stuff.
• She's always acting like a secret squirrel, sneaking around and keeping things to herself.
• He's like a secret squirrel, always hiding his true intentions until the last minute.