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manifest Antonyms
Opposite of manifest
Because the opposite of manifest shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To display or show (a quality, feeling, or symptom) by one's acts or appearance; to demonstrate.
Usage Example
"The patient began to conceal symptoms of the seasonal flu two days after traveling."
Strongest
conceal
hide
mask
Strong
disguise
suppress
cover up
• verb (Context 2)
To become apparent, visible, or noticeable (of an ailment, quality, or phenomenon).
Usage Example
"Structural flaws in the bridge design only manifested after several years of heavy traffic."
Strongest
disappear
Strong
vanish
subside
fade
• adjective (Context 3)
Clear or obvious to the eye or mind; readily perceived or understood.
Usage Example
"Their relief was hidden as soon as the final exam results were posted."
Strongest
hidden
obscure
concealed
Strong
latent
covert
subtle
ambiguous
Similar words to manifest
Words similar to manifest shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
evident
obvious
display
exhibit
apparent
appear
demonstrate
show
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Manifest. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/manifest