Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unmask
verb
/ʌnˈmæsk/
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Definition
To reveal or expose something that was hidden or secret.
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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.
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Meaning
To make something visible that was previously concealed, often in a figurative sense, such as revealing true intentions or identities.
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Synonyms
- reveal
- expose
- disclose
- uncover
- unveil