Meaning of the word unmask in English

What does unmask mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

unmask

US /ʌnˈmæsk/
UK /ʌnˈmæsk/

Verb

1.

to show the bad, and previously hidden, truth about someone or something:

Example:
At the end of the play the villain is unmasked.
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