Synonyms for overt
oʊˈvɜrt, ˈoʊ vɜrtovert

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1. overtadjective

   Antonyms:
   covert

2. overtadjective

   Antonyms:
   covert

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1. overt

   That is apparent which clearly appears to the senses or to the mind as soon as the attention is directed toward it; that is evident of which the mind is made sure by some inference that supplements the facts of perception; the marks of a struggle were apparent in broken shrubbery and trampled ground, and the finding of a mutilated body and a rifled purse made it evident that robbery and murder had been committed. That is manifest which we can lay the hand upon; manifest is thus stronger than evident, as touch is more absolute than sight; that the picture was a modern copy of an ancient work was evident, and on comparison with the original its inferiority was manifest. That is obvious which is directly in the way so that it can not be missed; as, the application of the remark was obvious. Visible applies to all that can be perceived by the sense of sight, whether the noonday sun, a ship on the horizon, or a microscopic object. Discernible applies to that which is dimly or faintly visible, requiring strain and effort in order to be seen; as, the ship was discernible through the mist. That is conspicuous which stands out so as necessarily or strikingly to attract the attention. Palpable and tangible express more emphatically the thought of manifest.

   Synonyms:
   apparent, clear, conspicuous, discernible, distinct, evident, glaring, indubitable, manifest, obvious, open, palpable, patent, perceptible, plain, tangible, transparent, unmistakable, visible

   Antonyms:
   concealed, covert, dark, hidden, impalpable, impenetrable, imperceptible, invisible, latent, obscure, occult, secret, undiscovered, unimagined, unknown, unseen, unthought-of

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1. overt

   Synonyms:
   deliberate, public, open, avowed, manifest

   Antonyms:
   covert, secret, implied, clandestine, furtive

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1. overt, openadjective

   open and observable; not secret or hidden

   "an overt lie"; "overt hostility"; "overt intelligence gathering"; "open ballots"

   Synonyms:
   exposed, heart-to-heart, undefendable, open(a), undefended, subject, clear, open, candid, undecided, loose, unfastened, capable, assailable, unresolved, receptive, undetermined, opened

   Antonyms:
   backstair, disguised, furtive, black, ulterior, masked, hush-hush, underground, backstairs, behind-the-scenes, surreptitious, unrevealed, secret, subterranean, under-the-table, collusive, sub-rosa, clandestine, under wraps(p), cloak-and-dagger, undercover, subterraneous, hole-and-corner(a), covert, undisclosed, hugger-mugger, cloaked, conniving

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1. overtadjective

   Synonyms:
   open, manifest, public, patent, notorious, glaring

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1. overtadjective

   Synonyms:
   public, apparent, unconcealed, patent

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1. List of paraphrases for "overt":

   open, flagrant, manifest, apparent, blatant, evident, obvious

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1. Dan Schnur:

   Political networks tend to be self-perpetuating and while I don't believe there has been overt gender discrimination or sexism, the leaders of student government, like the L.A. City Council and the U.S. Senate, tend to support people with whom they've built stronger relationships.

2. General John Nicholson:

   You see a more overt cooperation between the Taliban and these designated terrorist organizations, our concern is that if the Taliban were to return, that because of their close relationships with these groups, that they would offer sanctuary to these groups.

3. Umberto Volta:

   The message we want to get out is if you think you’ve got celiac disease, don’t just go on a gluten-free diet, test for it. i hope doctors keep in mind that celiac disease is a very frequent food intolerance, which should be investigated not only in patients with diarrhea and overt malabsorption, but also in people (with other symptoms).

4. Bruce Klingner:

   North Korea has both an overt and covert economy through which it gains money, the overt economy is predominantly sales of natural resources.

5. Andrew Lebovich:

   The possible introduction of IS operations in Tunisia could be the start of renewed targeting of civilians in the region, and also push al Qaeda-linked groups who have for some time targeted largely political and military targets back toward more overt attacks against civilians.