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to unmask
01
to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something
Transitive: to unmask a truth
02
to remove a mask, revealing one's true identity or nature
Intransitive
unmask
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Example
The detective worked tirelessly to unmask the real culprit behind the series of thefts.
In the courtroom, the lawyer sought to unmask the true intentions of the witness.
Through careful observation, the psychologist was able to unmask the underlying trauma causing the patient's behavior.
The investigation aimed to unmask the identity of the mysterious online hacker.
In the final act of the play, the protagonist decided to unmask and reveal themselves to the audience.
