Unmask has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
reveal the true nature of
"The journal article unmasked the corrupt politician"
2
take the mask off
"unmask the imposter"
3
To remove a mask from someone.
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Origin
Unmask comes from combining the prefix un- with the word mask. It originally meant to remove a physical covering, such as a disguise or face covering.