Overt and Phony

Overt

Overt adjective - Open and observable; not secret or hidden.

Phony and overt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phony" instead an adjective "Overt".

Nearby Word: overtly

Phony

Phony adjective - Being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud.

Overt and phony are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Overt" instead an adjective "Phony".

Nearby Words: phoney, phone, phoning
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