unmasking

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, die wahre Identität oder das wahre Wesen von jemandem oder etwas aufzudecken, besonders eines Betrügers oder Hochstaplers; auch das Aufdecken von Täuschung oder Geheimhaltung.

A noun referring to the act of revealing the true identity or nature of someone or something, especially an impostor or a fraud.

1. Exposure of a fraud or impostorB2formal

   The act of revealing the true identity or nature of someone or something, especially when they have been pretending to be something else.

   Enttarnung

   • The unmasking of the spy led to a major security review.
   • Her investigation resulted in the unmasking of a corporate fraud.
   • The documentary focuses on the unmasking of a famous impostor.

   Synonymedetectiondisclosureexposurerevelationuncovering

   Antonymecamouflageconcealmentcover-updeceptiondisguisefraudmasking

• Verb, das bedeutet, die wahre Natur oder Identität von jemandem oder etwas aufzudecken, oft durch Enthüllung einer Tarnung oder Verschleierung.

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

1. Reveal the true nature ofB2formal

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

   Entlarven

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

   Synonymedebunkdiscloseexposerevealshow upuncoverunearthunveil

   Antonymecloakconcealcoverdisguisehidemaskscreenshroudveil

2. Take the mask offB1formal

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

   Die Maske abnehmen

   • 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.

   Antonymecoverdisguisemaskveil