overt

[US]/əʊˈvɜːt/
[UK]/oʊˈvɜːrt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.clear
blatant
deliberate

Phrases & Collocations

overt act

overt display

overt aggression

overt conflict

Example Sentences

overt hostility; overt intelligence gathering.

an overt act of aggression.

overt aid to the rebels.

people with HIV progressing to overt Aids.

the study finds little evidence of overt discrimination.

initiative of any overt sort was considered unwomanly.

We should learn to fight with enemy in an overt and covert way.

Her overt sexuality shocked cinema audiences.

He believed that Scripture contained many implied meanings in addition to its overt meaning, and he regarded written law (Torah) and oral law (Halakah) as ultimately one.

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