Definitions for unmaskʌnˈmæsk, -ˈmɑsk
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
un•maskʌnˈmæsk, -ˈmɑsk(v.t.)
to strip a mask or disguise from.
to reveal the true character of; disclose; expose.
(v.i.)to put off one's mask; appear in true nature.
Origin of unmask:
1580–90
un•mask′er(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
unmask, uncloak(verb)
reveal the true nature of
"The journal article unmasked the corrupt politician"
unmask(verb)
take the mask off
"unmask the imposter"
Wiktionary
unmask(Verb)
To remove a mask from someone.
unmask(Verb)
To expose, or reveal the true character of someone.
unmask(Verb)
To remove one's mask.
Webster Dictionary
Unmask(verb)
to strip of a mask or disguise; to lay open; to expose
Unmask(verb)
to put off a mask
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