unmask

• Verbe 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.

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.

   dévoiler la véritable nature

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

   Synonymesdebunkdiscloseexposerevealshow upuncoverunearthunveil

   Antonymescloakconcealcoverdisguisehidemaskscreenshroudveil

2. Take the mask offB1formal

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

   Démasquer (retirer un masque)

   • 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.

   Antonymescoverdisguisemaskveil