Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unmask

verb
/ʌnˈmæsk/
Definition
To reveal or expose something that was hidden or secret.
Examples
  • After years of speculation, the truth was finally unmasked.
  • The magician unmasked his secrets after the final performance.
  • They decided to unmask the corrupt practices within the organization.
Meaning
To make something visible that was previously concealed, often in a figurative sense, such as revealing true intentions or identities.
Synonyms
  • reveal
  • expose
  • disclose
  • uncover
  • unveil