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overt

adjective as in obvious, unconcealed

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The president’s overt use of the Justice Department as a partisan tool threatens a new era of political persecutions that could well backfire on his own allies.

Sometimes, the gender-based crimes are more overt but hate groups aren’t charged with them because they tend to be trickier to prosecute.

From Salon

Kirk, like decades of Christian right leaders before him, has found that loudly proclaiming your faith is an effective way to whitewash overt bigotry against people of color.

From Salon

In my view, it communicates an overt U.S. disregard for diplomatic norms, such as the signaling of respect and consideration for a partner state.

From Salon

Furious at what he felt was undemocratic behaviour by Taiwan's lawmakers and overt Chinese influence in parliament, he joined thousands of others in a massive street protest.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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