There are several antonyms for the phrase "tell why." The opposite of explaining or providing a reason for something would be to withhold information or keep it a secret. Another antonym could be to mislead or deceive someone by giving false explanations or reasons. Similarly, avoiding the question or simply refusing to respond also goes against the act of telling why. In some cases, a lack of understanding or knowledge about the situation may result in an inability to tell why. These antonyms highlight the importance of transparency, honesty, and clarity in effective communication.

What are the antonyms for Tell why?

• v.

  • explicate
  • cloud
  ,
  • complicate
  ,
  • compress
  ,
  • conceal
  ,
  • confuse
  ,
  • hide
  ,
  • lessen
  ,
  • mystify
  ,
  • obscure
  ,
  • stop
  ,
  • tangle
  .

Famous quotes with Tell why

• The apparent discrepancy in the Gospel narrative aroused no doubt in my mind as to the literal truth of either of the texts. Indeed, my falling away from grace was not occasioned by any intellectual qualms; I accepted the theology of the Plymouth Brethren. In fact, I could hardly conceive of the existence of people who might doubt it. I simply went over to Satan's side; and to this hour I cannot tell why.

  Aleister Crowley
• I hated the devil and was sick with his temptations and tortures; and I could not tell why the voice in his departing words was so sweet that when he returned often and offered himself to me, it was with sorrow I refused him. Then I discovered it was Krishna at His tricks and my hate was changed into laughter.

  Sri Aurobindo

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