un
mask
Third Person
unmasks
Present Participle
unmasking
Past Tense
unmasked
Past Participle
unmasked
1
to remove a mask, revealing one's true identity or nature
- In the final act of the play, the protagonist decided to unmask and reveal themselves to the audience.
- The superhero cautiously unmasked in a secluded corner, away from prying eyes.
- During the masquerade ball, participants waited for midnight to unmask and reveal their costumes.
- At the costume party, everyone eagerly anticipated the moment when guests would unmask and showcase their creative disguises.
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2
to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something
transitive
- The detective worked tirelessly to unmask the real culprit behind the series of thefts.
- Through careful observation, the psychologist was able to unmask the underlying trauma causing the patient's behavior.
- The investigation aimed to unmask the identity of the mysterious online hacker.
- In the courtroom, the lawyer sought to unmask the true intentions of the witness.
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