unmask

verb
UK: /ʌnˈmɑːsk/
US: /ʌnˈmæsk/

  1. To remove a mask from someone's face.

    1. The hero will unmask the villain soon, everyone will know him.
    2. The detective decided to unmask the suspect during the interrogation to see his reaction.

  2. To reveal the true identity or nature of someone or something.

    1. She will unmask their lies in the court, because she knows everything.
    2. The journalist worked tirelessly to unmask the corruption within the government, seeking transparency.

Synonyms

divulge expose denude uncover reveal
unmask transitive-verb

  1. To show something that was hidden before.

    1. They unmask the truth about the accident, it was their fault.
    2. Investigators strive to unmask the hidden motives behind the complex financial transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unmask" in English means: To remove a mask from someone's face., To reveal the true identity or nature of someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "unmask" is /ʌnˈmɑːsk/ in British English and /ʌnˈmæsk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unmask": divulge, expose, denude, uncover, reveal.

Example usage of "unmask": "The hero will unmask the villain soon, everyone will know him.". More examples on the page.