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unmasking

/ˌʌnˈmæskɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does unmasking mean?

noun

The act of revealing or exposing something that was previously hidden or concealed, especially a person's true nature or identity. The process of removing a mask or disguise, literal or metaphorical.

Example

"The investigation was a process of unmasking the corrupt officials who had been hiding behind a veil of secrecy."

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