exposing (B2)

verb (present participle)

Pronunciation: ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ

Definition

Revealing something that was previously hidden, covered, or secret.

Examples

• The investigative report was successful in exposing the corruption within the city council.

• The wind blew away the top layer of sand, exposing the ancient ruins buried below.

• She felt vulnerable while exposing her true feelings to the group for the first time.

How to Use exposing

expose to (prepositional phrase)

to make someone or something experience or be affected by something — "Do not expose the plant to direct sunlight for too long."

expose as (collocation)

to reveal the true, often negative, nature of someone or something — "The investigation exposed him as a fraud."

Synonyms of exposing

Words with a similar meaning to exposing:

• showing
• revealing
• uncovering
• disclosing
• unmasking

Antonyms of exposing

Words with the opposite meaning to exposing:

• hiding
• concealing

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