unmask

Verb

Verb Forms: unmasked, unmasking, unmasks

• To remove a mask from; to reveal the true character.
• reveal the true nature of
  • "The journal article unmasked the corrupt politician"
• take the mask off
  • "unmask the imposter"
• To remove a mask from someone.
• To expose, or reveal the true character of someone.
• To remove one's mask.
• To cease engaging in masking, to cease disguising one's autism.
• To expose something that was concealed or shielded from an enemy.
• To enable (an interrupt, etc.) by unsetting or setting the associated bit.

Examples

• His brilliant play helped unmask the weaknesses in his opponent’s strategy.

Synonyms

uncloak

Antonyms

mask