unmasking


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un·mask

 (ŭn-măsk′)

v. un·masked, un·mask·ing, un·masks

v.tr.

1. To remove a mask from.

2. To disclose the true character of; expose.

v.intr.

To remove one's mask.

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Noun1.unmasking - the exposure of an impostor or a fraudunmasking - the exposure of an impostor or a fraud; "he published an expose of the graft and corruption in city government"

exposure - the disclosure of something secret; "they feared exposure of their campaign plans"

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