unmask

Definition of Unmask in English :

1. uncloak, unmask

reveal the true nature of

Example Sentences:
'The journal article unmasked the corrupt politician'

2. unmask

take the mask off

Example Sentences:
'unmask the imposter'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Unmask

verb

1.

to remove (the mask or disguise) from (someone or oneself)

2.

to appear or cause to appear in true character

3. (transitive) military

to make evident the presence of (weapons), either by firing or by the removal of camouflage, etc

verb transitive

1.

to remove a mask or disguise from

2.

to disclose the true nature of; expose; reveal

verb intransitive

3.

to take off a mask or disguise

4.

to appear in true character

v. un·masked, un·mask·ing, un·masks

v.tr.

1. To remove a mask from.

2. To disclose the true character of; expose.

v.intr.

To remove one's mask.