secrecy

Definitions

The state of being kept hidden or concealed from others.

The practice of maintaining confidentiality or keeping information private.

The quality of being reticent or inclined to keep things secret.

Examples

The government maintained strict secrecy regarding the details of the new mission.

They signed a contract that required complete secrecy about the company's upcoming product launch.

Synonyms

privacy confidentiality covertness stealth concealment seclusion discretion

Antonyms

openness transparency publicity exposure frankness candidness clarity