English verb: unmask | |||
1. | unmask (communication) reveal the true nature of | ||
Samples | The journal article unmasked the corrupt politician. | ||
Synonyms | uncloak | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | debunk, expose | ||
2. | unmask (contact) take the mask off | ||
Samples | Unmask the imposter. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | expose, uncover | ||
Antonyms | mask | ||