Unmask \Un*mask"\, v. t. [1st pref. un- + mask.] To strip of a mask or disguise; to lay open; to expose. Unmask \Un*mask"\, v. i. To put off a mask. --Shak.
unmask v 1: reveal the true nature of; "The journal article unmasked the corrupt politician" [syn: {uncloak}] 2: take the mask of; "unmask the imposter" [ant: {mask}]