Synonyms of overt
5 similar words · 43 opposite words
Another word for overt is patent. Other synonyms of overt are open. The opposite of overt is nonovert.
Synonyms and similar words for overt
adjectiveOpen and not concealed or secret.
- manifest
- openNot concealed; overt.
- patentConspicuous; open; unconcealed.
- plain
- unconcealedOpen to view; not hidden or concealed.
Opposite of overt
adjectiveOpen and not concealed or secret.
- covertSecret, surreptitious, concealed.
- hidden
- nonovertNot overt.
- abstruse
- behind the scenes
- catlike
- backroom
- backstairs
- stealth slang
- clandestine
- cloak-and-daggerMarked by menacing furtive secrecy, often with a melodramatic tint or espionage involved.
- concealedHidden.
- confidential
- deep-laidSecret and carefully planned.
- dernHidden; secret; private.
- disguised
- furtive
- huggermugger
- hush-hushSecret, not spoken of (or spoken of only in hushed whispers between insiders).
- inconspicuous
- incognitoWithout being known; in an assumed character, or under an assumed title; in disguise.
- low profileAn intentionally furtive position as to not arouse suspicion or catch attention.
- lurksomeCharacterised or marked by lurking; lurky.
- lurkyTending to lurk; given to or indicative of lurking.
- mousy
- obfuscated
- off-the-books
- on the down-low
- on the slySlyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily.
- secret
- secretive
- slinky
- sly
- sneaky
- stealthyCharacterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy.
- sub rosa
- surreptitiousStealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).
- under-the-table
- under the radarWithout attracting notice; in an undetected or secretive manner.
- under wraps
- undercover
- underground
- unperceivedNot perceived.
Meaning of overt
- adjective Open and not concealed or secret.
- adjective Disclosed.
- noun An action or condition said to be detrimental to one’s own survival and thus unethical; the consciousness of such behaviour.
overt in other languages
Questions about synonyms of overt
- What is another word for overt?
- Overt has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as patent and open.
- What is the opposite of overt?
- The opposite of overt is nonovert. Other antonyms of overt are deep-laid, concealed, cloak-and-dagger, hush-hush and incognito.
- What does overt mean?
- Overt means open and not concealed or secret.
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