unmask

A verb meaning to reveal the true nature or identity of someone or something, often by removing a disguise or concealment.

ruГлагол, означающий раскрыть истинную природу или личность кого-либо или чего-либо, часто путём снятия маскировки или утаивания.esVerbo que significa revelar la verdadera naturaleza o identidad de alguien o algo, a menudo quitando un disfraz o sacando a la luz lo que estaba oculto.frVerbe signifiant révéler la véritable nature ou l'identité de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose, souvent en ôtant un déguisement ou en mettant au jour ce qui était caché.deVerb, das bedeutet, die wahre Natur oder Identität von jemandem oder etwas aufzudecken, oft durch Enthüllung einer Tarnung oder Verschleierung.ptVerbo que significa revelar a verdadeira natureza ou identidade de alguém ou algo, frequentemente removendo um disfarce, ocultação ou falsa aparência.zh动词，指揭露某人或某事的真实身份、本质或意图，通常是通过去除伪装或隐瞒。arفعل يعني كشف الحقيقة أو الهوية الحقيقية لشخص أو شيء، وغالباً بإزالة القناع أو ما يحجب حقيقته.

1. Reveal the true nature of B2 formal

   To expose or reveal the true character or identity of someone or something, especially when it was hidden or disguised.

   • The investigation unmasked the corrupt official.
   • Her memoir unmasked the harsh realities of the industry.
   • The journalist worked tirelessly to unmask the fraud.

   ruРазоблачитьesDesenmascararfrdévoiler la véritable naturedeEntlarvenptDesmascararzh揭露arفضح

   Synonyme: debunkdiscloseexposerevealshow upuncoverunearthunveil

   Antonyme: cloakconcealcoverdisguisehidemaskscreenshroudveil

2. Take the mask off B1 formal

   To physically remove a mask or covering from someone's face.

   • The doctor unmasked the patient to check his breathing.
   • He unmasked himself after the costume party ended.
   • The performer unmasked dramatically at the end of the show.

   ruСнять маскуesQuitar la máscarafrDémasquer (retirer un masque)deDie Maske abnehmenptTirar a máscarazh摘下面具arخلع القناع

   Antonyme: coverdisguisemaskveil

• unmasked past participle
• unmasked past simple
• unmasking present participle
• unmasks third person singular