Murky and Patent

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Murky adjective - Having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning.

Usage example: a murky reply to a question about his intentions

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Patent is an antonym for murky.

Nearby Words: murk, murkily

Patent adjective - Not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation.

Usage example: unfortunately, the patent stupidity of the proposal did not deter the city council from putting it up for a vote

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Murky is an antonym for patent.

Nearby Words: patently, patented, paten, patency, patentee

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Patent and Murky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/murky/patent

Murky & Patent. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/murky/patent>.

Patent or Murky. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/murky/patent.

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