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What is another word for Revelation? – 182 Revelation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    disclosure exposure revelation uncovering unmasking unveiling appearance manifestation materialization emergence discovery finding detection perception realization awareness comprehension understanding insight enlightenment illumination epiphany apocalypse vision prophecy forecast prediction augury omen portent sign indication hint suggestion implication inference deduction guess conjecture surmise suspicion revelation announcement declaration proclamation publication broadcast revelation confession admission acknowledgment avowal divulgence betrayal leak spill

    Meaning of Revelation

    The primary meaning of the word "Revelation" is the act of revealing or disclosing something, especially a surprising or significant fact.

    Definitions

    • The act of revealing or disclosing something, especially a surprising or significant fact
    • * A surprising or significant fact that is revealed or disclosed
    • * In theology, a revelation is a manifestation of divine will or truth, especially one that is considered to be of supernatural origin

    Etymology of Revelation

    The word "Revelation" originates from the Old French word "revelation", which is derived from the Latin word "revelare", meaning "to reveal" or "to uncover"
    The Latin word "revelare" is a combination of "re-" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "velare" (meaning "to cover" or "to veil")
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the act of revealing or disclosing something, and its meaning has evolved over time to include theological and prophetic connotations

    Example Uses

    • The revelation of the company's financial troubles sent shockwaves through the market
    • * The prophet's revelation of the impending disaster was met with skepticism by many
    • * The scientist's revelation of the new species was a major breakthrough in the field

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    concealment secrecy hiding disguise camouflage cover-up suppression repression silence quiet confidentiality privacy secrecy stealth furtiveness surreptitiousness clandestineness covertness stealthiness sneakiness craftiness cunning guile duplicity deception misdirection distraction confusion obscurity ambiguity vagueness uncertainty doubt skepticism disbelief incredulity

    Related Nouns

    prophecy vision apocalypse epiphany enlightenment illumination insight perception awareness comprehension understanding discovery finding detection perception realization awareness manifestation materialization emergence appearance disclosure exposure unveiling unmasking uncovering

    Related Verbs

    reveal disclose uncover expose unveil unmask discover find detect perceive realize understand comprehend enlighten illuminate prophesize foresee predict announce declare proclaim publish broadcast confess admit acknowledge avow divulge betray leak spill

    Related Adjectives

    surprising significant unexpected astonishing astounding shocking startling remarkable notable noteworthy extraordinary exceptional unusual rare unique supernatural divine prophetic apocalyptic epiphanic enlightening illuminating insightful perceptive aware comprehending understanding discoveries detectable perceivable realizable understandable comprehendible