unmasking

Definitions

The act of removing a mask or disguise to reveal one's true identity or appearance.

The process of exposing or revealing the true nature, character, or hidden intentions of someone or something.

Examples

The investigative journalist spent months unmasking the corruption hidden within the city's local government.

The unmasking of the villain at the end of the play left the entire audience in complete shock.

Synonyms

revealing exposing unveiling disclosing detection discovery denouement

Antonyms

concealing masking hiding veiling covering obscuring camouflaging