oblique

As an adjective cryptic

is having hidden meaning.

As a noun cryptic

is (informal) a cryptic crossword.

As a verb oblique is

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Astute is a related term of oblique.

As an adjective astute

is quickly and critically discerning.

As a verb oblique is

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Oblique is a synonym of masked.

As verbs the difference between oblique and masked

is that oblique is while masked is (mask).

As an adjective masked is

wearing a mask or masks; characterized by masks; concealed; hidden.

In geometry terms the difference between oblique and obtuse

is that oblique is an oblique line while obtuse is of a triangle: with one obtuse angle.

As a noun oblique

is an oblique line.

As a verb oblique

is to deviate from a perpendicular line; to move in an oblique direction.

Oblique is a synonym of sly.

As a verb oblique

is .

As an adjective sly is

artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.

As an adverb sly is

slyly.

As verbs the difference between oblique and tilted

is that oblique is to deviate from a perpendicular line; to move in an oblique direction while tilted is past tense of tilt.

As an adjective oblique

is not erect or perpendicular; neither parallel to, nor at right angles from, the base; slanting; inclined.

As a noun oblique

is an oblique line.

Oblique is a synonym of cloaked.

As verbs the difference between oblique and cloaked

is that oblique is while cloaked is (cloak).

As an adjective cloaked is

wearing a cloak.

As a verb oblique is

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Shrewd is a related term of oblique.

As an adjective shrewd

is showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.

As a verb oblique is

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As verbs the difference between oblique and incline

is that oblique is while incline is .