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expose
This word carries a strong sense of unveiling a secret or removing a protective layer. When used in a social or political context, it often implies a moral judgment, suggesting that what was hidden was shameful or illegal. It is a word of discovery and revelation, often associated with truth-seeking or vulnerability. In technical or physical contexts, it describes the act of making something susceptible to external forces. Whether it is a photograph being exposed to light or a soldier exposed to enemy fire, the focus is on the transition from a state of protection to a state of risk or receptivity.
Meanings
To reveal the true nature of something, especially something hidden or dishonest.
"The journalist worked for months to expose the corruption in the city council."
To leave something uncovered or unprotected from the elements.
"The sudden storm exposed the foundations of the old house."