exposure synonyms

exposure

n.

  1. The act of subjecting to outside influences

    disclosure, betrayal, uncovering, baring, unfolding, display, exhibition, laying open, unmasking, presentation, publication, airing, publicizing, publicity, showing, appearance, expression, revelation, confession, unveiling, acknowledgment, exposé, leak, giveaway, bombshell*, show-up*, outing*. *

    Antonyms protection*, concealment*, secrecy. *

  2. The condition or result of exposure, as to the elements

    vulnerability, susceptibility, endangerment, weathering, frostbite, hypothermia, heat prostration, sunstroke, heatstroke; see also danger, illness 1.

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