expose synonyms

expose

v.

  1. To uncover

    disclose, show, show up, present, prove, reveal, air, exhibit, unmask, debunk, lay open, lay bare, bring to light, open, unearth, dig up, smoke out, drag before the public, give away, detect, betray, divulge, make known, muckrake, bring into view, bare, unveil, unseal, unroll, unfold, unwrap, untie, drag through the mud*, paint in its true color*, put the finger on*, blow the lid off*, blow wide open*; see also reveal 1.

  2. To endeavor to attract attention

    exhibit, show off, bare, flash*; see display 1.

  3. To open to danger

    lay open to, subject to, imperil; see endanger. See syn. study at show.

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