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concealed purpose

[/kənˈsiːld ˈpɜːrpəs/]
noun phrasepl: concealed purposes
propósito oculto
1. A hidden or secret intention or objective that is not openly revealed or acknowledged
The organization's concealed purpose was to manipulate public opinion.
O propósito oculto da organização era manipular a opinião pública.
2. An underlying motive or aim that someone deliberately keeps secret
She suspected his visit had a concealed purpose beyond just socializing.
Ela suspeitava que a visita dele tinha um propósito oculto além de apenas socializar.
NYC Slang
hidden agenda, lowkey motive
Synonyms
hidden agendaulterior motivesecret intentionundisclosed purposeveiled objective
Antonyms
open purposedeclared intentiontransparent goalexplicit objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propósito oculto
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
intenção escondida
Common colloquial alternative
São Paulo
objetivo velado
Formal business context usage
Portugal
propósito dissimulado
More formal, traditional usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

have an axe to grind
play one's cards close to the chest
have something up one's sleeve
ulterior motive
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