unmask

🇺🇸 /ˌʌnˈmæsk/ 🇬🇧 /ˌʌnˈmɑːsk/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP20000
verb
R

to reveal the true identity or nature of someone or something

The detective decided to unmask the thief during the party.

translation

v. to reveal the true identity or nature of someone or something

Word Forms

3rd Present unmasks
Past unmasked
Perfect unmasked
Progressive unmasking