unmasking

• Nom désignant l'action de révéler la véritable identité ou nature de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose, en particulier un imposteur ou un fraudeur.

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.

   démasquage

   • 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.

   Synonymesdetectiondisclosureexposurerevelationuncovering

   Antonymescamouflageconcealmentcover-updeceptiondisguisefraudmasking

• 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