Antonyms for the phrase "was shown" could include "was hidden," "was obscured," or "was kept confidential." Depending on the context, other antonyms could be "was overlooked," "was ignored," or "was missed." These antonyms imply situations where the subject being referred to was not made visible or apparent to the intended audience, either intentionally or unintentionally. Alternatively, antonyms could be "was explained," "was demonstrated," or "was clarified," suggesting a clear and concise presentation of information. Choosing the right antonym depends on the precise meaning intended by the user of the phrase "was shown.

What are the antonyms for Was shown?

• v.

  • register
  • conceal
  ,
  • cover
  ,
  • eradicate
  ,
  • erase
  ,
  • hide
  ,
  • secrete
  ,
  • withhold
  .

Famous quotes with Was shown

• During the week that I arrived in the United States, I saw an airport, used a telephone, used a library, talked with a scientist, and was shown a computer for the first time in my life.

  Philip Emeagwali
• Eventually, in '84, we made a film for a little over a million dollars - with American actors that was shot in English - that was shown in Finland A little action film called Born American.

  Renny Harlin
• Great dislike to the Bible was shown by those who conversed with me about it, and several have remarked to me, at different times, that if it were not for that book, Catholics would never be led to renounce their own faith.

  Maria Monk
• Once my heart was captured, reason was shown the door, deliberately and with a sort of frantic joy. I accepted everything, I believed everything, without struggle, without suffering, without regret, without false shame. How can one blush for what one adores?

  George Sand
• I invoked Aiwaz, was shown a phantasm of Baphomet, and suddenly determined to recognize this for Him!

  Aleister Crowley

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