man of straw (2 synonym found)

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Definition of man of straw:

(adj) : Evident to the senses, esp. to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived; hence, obvious to the understanding; apparent to the mind; easily apprehensible; plain; not obscure or hidden; manifest of (rare) Detected; convicted
"calistho there stood manifest of shame. --Dryden."
(n) : a public declaration; an open statement; a manifesto; a list or invoice of the passengers or goods being carried by a commercial vehicle or ship
(v) : to show plainly; to make to appear distinctly, -- usually to the mind; to put beyond question or doubt; to display; to exhibit; to exhibit the manifests or prepared invoices of; to declare at the customhouse
"his courage manifested itself via the look on his face."
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Definition of man of straw:

(adj) : Evident to the senses, esp. to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived; hence, obvious to the understanding; apparent to the mind; easily apprehensible; plain; not obscure or hidden; manifest of (rare) Detected; convicted
"calistho there stood manifest of shame. --Dryden."
(n) : a public declaration; an open statement; a manifesto; a list or invoice of the passengers or goods being carried by a commercial vehicle or ship
(v) : to show plainly; to make to appear distinctly, -- usually to the mind; to put beyond question or doubt; to display; to exhibit; to exhibit the manifests or prepared invoices of; to declare at the customhouse
"his courage manifested itself via the look on his face."
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