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

That means embedding training programs that demystify AI and encourage hands-on experimentation, helping employees build familiarity. —Luiz Domingos, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

Alec Treffers, whose Instagram account focuses on motherhood, healthy food and fitness, demystified what goes into creating multiple posts a day while parenting her two young children. —Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025

Gisin was kind enough to share with me both his seafood bouillabaisse and his vision for how to demystify measurement. —Quanta Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025

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