Synonyms & related words for covert

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of covert — including clandestine, concealment, surreptitious, undercover, covertly, secret. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to covert

Explore words related to covert — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include backstair, clandestinely, unavowed, supersecret, surreptitiousness, covertness, secretive, sneakingly. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for covert

Common synonyms for covert include clandestine, concealment, surreptitious, undercover, covertly, secret, stealthy, furtive — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does covert come from?

The word covert breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root cover-, from Latin cooperire (“cover over”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.