covertrole
nounUK /ˈkʌvət rəʊl/
US /ˈkoʊvərt roʊl/
A secret part that someone plays without others knowing.
The spy had a covertrole in the school play, pretending to be a student.
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2. A job done quietly so no one notices.
Her covertrole was to watch the door while the others planned.
3. A pretend identity used to hide who you really are.
He took on a covertrole as a janitor to learn the building's secrets.
4. A hidden duty in a game or story.
In the game, each player gets a covertrole that only they can see.