Word Verb
unmasked
v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ənˈmæskt/ UK /ʌnmˈɑːskt/ un·masked
Definition
v.to remove a mask from someone's face or to reveal a secret identity. It can also mean to show that someone is not who they seem to be.
v.to remove a mask or other covering from the face; by extension, to reveal a hidden identity or true nature. Often used in the passive voice to describe the exposure of a fraud or secret.
Examples
“The hero unmasked the villain at the end of the movie.”
“After years of hiding his true intentions, the politician was finally unmasked by a leaked email.”
“The detective's final piece of evidence served to unmask the entire conspiracy, proving that the suspects had been working for a foreign government all along.”
Real-world usage
“Vienna police released photos of the two suspects, who were unmasked, captured on security cameras.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated