unmasking Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the exposure of an impostor or a fraud
    expose.
    • he published an expose of the graft and corruption in city government
  2. verb reveal the true nature of
    unmask; uncloak.
    • The journal article unmasked the corrupt politician
  3. verb take the mask off
    unmask.
    • unmask the imposter

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