UNMASK

unmask, uncloak

(verb) reveal the true nature of; “The journal article unmasked the corrupt politician”

unmask

(verb) take the mask off; “unmask the imposter”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

unmask (third-person singular simple present unmasks, present participle unmasking, simple past and past participle unmasked)

(transitive) To remove a mask from someone.

(transitive) To expose, or reveal the true character of someone.

(intransitive) To remove one's mask.

(transitive, computing) To enable (an interrupt, etc.) by unsetting or setting the associated bit.

Anagrams

• Kumans, maskun

Source: Wiktionary


Un*mask", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + mask.]

Definition: To strip of a mask or disguise; to lay open; to expose.

Un*mask", v. i.

Definition: To put off a mask. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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THOUGHTLESS

(adjective) without care or thought for others; “the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread; ‘Let them eat cake’”


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