hidden motive

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a reason for doing something that is kept secret

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Examples (20)

  • He suspected there was a hidden motive behind her sudden generosity.
  • There may be a hidden motive for his departure.
  • The detective sought to uncover the suspect's hidden motive for the crime.
  • The detective suspected a hidden motive behind the crime.
  • Every action, he believed, was driven by some hidden motive, however subtle.
  • Her sudden generosity raised suspicions of a hidden motive.
  • She always looked for a hidden motive when people offered unsolicited help.
  • The politician's actions often had a hidden motive.
  • Could there be a hidden motive for their unusual interest in the project?
  • He tried to conceal his hidden motives but failed.
  • Politicians often operate with hidden motives that aren't immediately apparent.
  • Is there a hidden motive behind their offer to help?
  • The interviewer tried to ascertain if the candidate had any hidden motives for applying.
  • People always look for a hidden motive when things seem too good to be true.
  • Their initial kindness eventually revealed a rather unpleasant hidden motive.
  • The negotiations collapsed due to a perceived hidden motive from one party.
  • It's hard to trust someone when you constantly suspect a hidden motive.
  • Discovering the hidden motive was key to solving the mystery.
  • Psychologists study the complex hidden motives that influence human behavior.
  • I wonder if there's a hidden motive to his kindness.