Unmasking: meaning, definitions and examples

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unmasking

 

[ ʌnˈmæskɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

revealing truth

Unmasking refers to the act of revealing or exposing something that has been hidden or obscured, particularly in the context of uncovering truth, identity, or deception. It is often used in discussions about uncovering a person's true motives or intentions, or revealing a concealed reality.

Synonyms

disclose, expose, reveal.

Examples of usage

  • The detective was unmasking the criminal's identity.
  • The journalist is unmasking the truth behind the scandal.
  • In the documentary, they aim at unmasking the reality of poverty.

Translations

Translations of the word "unmasking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desmascaramento

🇮🇳 अनावरण

🇩🇪 Entmaskierung

🇮🇩 penyingkapan

🇺🇦 демаскація

🇵🇱 zdemaskowanie

🇯🇵 マスク解除

🇫🇷 démasquage

🇪🇸 desenmascaramiento

🇹🇷 maskenin kaldırılması

🇰🇷 마스크 제거

🇸🇦 إزالة القناع

🇨🇿 odmaskování

🇸🇰 odmaskovanie

🇨🇳 揭面

🇸🇮 odmaskiranje

🇮🇸 afmaskun

🇰🇿 бетпердесін ашу

🇬🇪 გამოჩენა

🇦🇿 maskanın açılması

🇲🇽 desenmascaramiento

Etymology

The word 'unmasking' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'to remove' or 'the opposite of', and 'mask', which comes from the Latin 'masca', referring to a covering for the face. The concept of masking has been historically prevalent in various cultures, often symbolizing concealment, disguise, or the hidden nature of a person or idea. In literature and drama, masks have been used to represent different personas and the duality of human nature. The term 'unmasking' has evolved to encompass broader implications beyond physical masks, extending into areas such as psychology, social commentary, and critical analysis where unveiling hidden truths is essential. Through its usage in both everyday conversation and specialized fields, 'unmasking' signifies the important act of shedding light on the obscured aspects of reality and understanding the genuine nature of various subjects.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,311 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.