Clandestine vs. Tryst
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Difference Between Clandestine and Tryst
Clandestineadjective
Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.
clandestine military operationsTrystnoun
A prearranged meeting or assignation, now especially between lovers to meet at a specific place and time.
Clandestineadjective
Not recognized as a regular member.
Trystnoun
(obsolete) A mutual agreement, a covenant.
Clandestineadjective
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods;
clandestine intelligence operationscloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lineshole-and-corner intriguesecret missionsa secret agentsecret sales of armssurreptitious mobilization of troopsan undercover investigationunderground resistanceTrystverb
(intransitive) To make a tryst; to agree to meet at a place.
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Trystverb
(transitive) To arrange or appoint (a meeting time etc.).
Trystverb
(intransitive) To keep a tryst, to meet at an agreed place and time.
Trystnoun
a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex
Trystnoun
a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers)
