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unmask

English

Alternative forms

  • unmasque (archaic)

Etymology

From un- +? mask.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /?n?mæsk/, /?n?m??sk/
  • (US) IPA(key): /?n?mæsk/
  • Rhymes: -æsk

Verb

unmask (third-person singular simple present unmasks, present participle unmasking, simple past and past participle unmasked)

  1. (transitive) To remove a mask from someone.
  2. (transitive) To expose, or reveal the true character of someone.
  3. (intransitive) To remove one's mask.
  4. (transitive, computing) To enable (an interrupt, etc.) by unsetting or setting the associated bit.

Translations

Anagrams

  • Kumans, maskun

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demystify

English

Etymology

From French démystifier, or de- +? mystify

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /di??m?st?fa?/

Verb

demystify (third-person singular simple present demystifies, present participle demystifying, simple past and past participle demystified)

  1. (transitive) To remove the mystery from something; to explain or clarify.
    The article was written to demystify the mechanics of the internal combustion engine.

Derived terms

  • demystification
  • demystifier

Translations

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