What is another word for anonymity?

Pronunciation: [ˌanənˈɪmɪtˌi] (IPA)

Anonymity is the state of being anonymous, and there are several synonyms for this word. Confidentiality refers to the act of keeping something private or secret. Secrecy refers to the act of hiding something or keeping it a secret from others. Incognito means to be disguised or hidden, and this can refer to someone's identity or physical appearance. Disguise refers to the act of changing one's appearance or identity to avoid recognition. Lastly, obscurity means being unknown or hidden from public view. These words can all be used to describe the absence of a known identity or the protection of personal information.

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What are the hypernyms for Anonymity?

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What are the opposite words for anonymity?

Anonymity is the state of being anonymous or unnamed. The opposite of anonymity or anonymity antonyms include, fame, notoriety, reputation or renown. These words refer to a state of being well known or recognized by others. Other antonyms for anonymity include identification, recognition, disclosure, or exposure. The opposite of anonymity would be a state where someone is known and recognized, whether by name, image, or reputation. This can refer to both individuals and organizations, where their activities or work is known and acknowledged by others. Antonyms of anonymity can be seen in everyday life, from celebrities who are well-known to businesses who are recognized for their brands.

Usage examples for Anonymity

On the stage she was a marked woman and her movements could be followed for at least three hours in the day, and she was anxious for more anonymity.
"Jack O' Judgment"
Edgar Wallace
And what do you think was the reason for preserving the anonymity?
"The Lion and the Mouse A Story of an American Life"
Charles Klein
I have been strongly tempted to omit altogether the next book which I wrote; but, as this is to be a sincere narrative of my life and its work, I must pierce the veil of anonymity and own up to "An Agnostic's Progress."
"An Autobiography"
Catherine Helen Spence

Famous quotes with Anonymity

  • People bitch about losing their anonymity and then get insulted when someone doesn't recognize them from whatever success they've had.
    Casey Affleck
  • You lose your anonymity just like a helium balloon with a string. Therefore people are going to have their own opinion and they're going to write in whatever clever manner they desire.
    Kim Basinger
  • Success made me self-sufficient, but it also took away my anonymity. I'm just this quiet nobody, and all of a sudden people are nervous around me. That was kind of weird.
    Lisa Bonet
  • Human beings are not meant to lose their anonymity and privacy.
    Sarah Chalke
  • Most writers like to maintain some sort of anonymity. For me, making videos was an assault.
    Sheryl Crow

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