expose

/ɛkspˈəʊz/

/ɪkˈspoʊz/

to expose

MAIN VERB

to put someone or something in a position in which they are vulnerable or are at risk

synonyms : endanger

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

to publicly reveal a secret and make it known

synonyms : break

to show, make visible or apparent

synonyms : display

remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body

synonyms : uncover

antonyms : cover

reveal to view as by removing a cover

synonyms : disclose

abandon by leaving out in the open air

expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas

synonyms : debunk

expose to light, of photographic film

Expose

the exposure of an impostor or a fraud

synonyms : unmasking

Examples

1. The company's unethical practices were exposed, putting them in a bad light in the eyes of consumers.

2. The company's previous unethical practices were exposed, and as old sins cast long shadows, it led to a loss of customers and revenue.

3. If you've got a skeleton in the closet, it will probably be exposed during this campaign.

4. If you've got a skeleton in the cupboard, it will probably be exposed during this campaign.