unmasking

• Substantivo que designa o ato de revelar a verdadeira identidade ou a verdadeira natureza de alguém ou algo, especialmente de um impostor ou fraudador.

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.

   Desmascaramento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdetectiondisclosureexposurerevelationuncovering

   Antônimoscamouflageconcealmentcover-updeceptiondisguisefraudmasking

• Verbo que significa revelar a verdadeira natureza ou identidade de alguém ou algo, frequentemente removendo um disfarce, ocultação ou falsa aparência.

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.

   Desmascarar

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

   Sinônimosdebunkdiscloseexposerevealshow upuncoverunearthunveil

   Antônimoscloakconcealcoverdisguisehidemaskscreenshroudveil

2. Take the mask offB1formal

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

   Tirar a máscara

   • 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.

   Antônimoscoverdisguisemaskveil