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unmask

un·mask

UK/ʌnˈmæsk/ US/ʌnˈmɑːsk/ uncommon dated

verb

1.

reveal the true nature of

  • “The journal article unmasked the corrupt politician”
Synonyms
2.

take the mask of

  • “unmask the imposter”
Antonyms

Origin

From un- + mask. Compare typologically reveal (see more).

Phrases

  • unmask one's batteries

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