exposing

Definitions

The act of revealing or uncovering something that was previously hidden or secret.

The process of subjecting something to an external influence, such as light, air, or a harmful substance.

The act of leaving someone or something unprotected or vulnerable to danger or harm.

Examples

The investigative journalist spent months exposing the corruption within the local government.

By removing the old wallpaper, we were exposing the beautiful brickwork hidden underneath.

He risked his career by exposing the company's unethical environmental practices to the public.

Synonyms

revealing uncovering disclosing displaying unmasking showing divulging

Antonyms

concealing hiding covering masking veiling shrouding burying