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Clandestine

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planned or done in secret, especially describing something that is not officially allowed:
The group held weekly clandestine meetings in a church.
He has been having a clandestine affair with his secretary for three years.
She undertook several clandestine operations for the CIA.

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Agony

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extreme physical or mental pain or suffering:
She lay there screaming in agony.
I was in an agony of suspense.
We’ve both suffered agonies of guilt over what happened.
It must be agony for them to say goodbye.

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Weals

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a raised mark on the skin caused by being hit or injured in some other way:
His back was covered with weals where he had been repeatedly beaten.

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