Unmasking (Noun)
Meaning
The exposure of an impostor or a fraud; "he published an expose of the graft and corruption in city government".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The investigative journalist was renowned for her unmasking of corporate scams that duped millions of investors worldwide.
- The unmasking of the Ponzi scheme led to widespread outrage and calls for increased financial regulation.
- A team of experts led the unmasking of the fake art pieces that had been sold for millions at high-profile auctions.
- The whistleblower's testimony marked the beginning of the unmasking of the corrupt politician's hidden assets.
- The documentary achieved a remarkable feat in the unmasking of the truth behind the popular yet dubious wellness guru.