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- [uhn-mask, -mahsk]
- /ʌnˈmæsk, -ˈmɑsk/
- /ʌnˈmɑːsk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhn-mask, -mahsk]
- /ʌnˈmæsk, -ˈmɑsk/
Definitions of unmask word
- verb with object unmask to strip a mask or disguise from. 1
- verb with object unmask to reveal the true character of; disclose; expose. 1
- verb with object unmask Military. to reveal the presence of (guns) by firing. 1
- verb without object unmask to put off one's mask; appear in true nature. 1
- transitive verb unmask remove mask from 1
- transitive verb unmask identity: reveal 1
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Origin of unmask
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; un-2 + mask
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Unmask
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unmask popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unmask usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unmask
verb unmask
- advertise — If someone or something advertises a particular quality, they show it in their appearance or behaviour.
- ballyhooed — a clamorous and vigorous attempt to win customers or advance any cause; blatant advertising or publicity.
- be-little — to regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate; depreciate; disparage.
- betray — If you betray someone who loves or trusts you, your actions hurt and disappoint them.
- blurt out — If someone blurts something out, they blurt it.
Antonyms for unmask
verb unmask
- antiqued — An antiqued object is modern but has been made to look like an antique.
- antiquing — of or belonging to the past; not modern.
- befog — to surround with fog
- belie — If one thing belies another, it hides the true situation and so creates a false idea or image of someone or something.
- blanket — A blanket is a large square or rectangular piece of thick cloth, especially one which you put on a bed to keep you warm.
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See also
Matching words
- Words starting with u
- Words starting with un
- Words starting with unm
- Words starting with unma
- Words starting with unmas
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