demystify

verb

de·​mys·​ti·​fy (ˌ)dē-ˈmi-stə-ˌfī 

demystified; demystifying; demystifies

transitive verb

: to eliminate the mystifying features of

demystification

(ˌ)dē-ˌmi-stə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

noun

Synonyms

• explain
• clarify
• illustrate
• demonstrate
• simplify

Examples of demystify in a Sentence

The class is intended to demystify the process of using a computer.

a wine book that does a lot to demystify the subject for the casual drinker who just wants a good bottle for dinner

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, continuous updates organize and demystify the current app chaos and bring it into a more uniform outfit. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025

Nicolas Garcia, the farm’s manager, wants to demystify the process by explaining the science behind it. —Zuri Primos july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025

That said, your book does a great job of demystifying the terms and camera settings needed to capture the night sky by breaking it down into individual projects, each of which adds to the user skill set and confidence over time. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 July 2025

Despite the mixed response, Papalia remains focused on her mission of demystifying the interview process for the millions of people who feel unprepared. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for demystify

• acidify
• alveoli
• areolae
• detoxify
• disqualify
• diversify
• electrify
• exemplify
• fasciculi
• identify
• indemnify
• intensify