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 of demystify

• 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

Taught by importer Simone Popov, who also teaches at the San Francisco Wine School, these biweekly classes are meant to demystify the world of wine. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Now the 36-year-old New York representative has embraced the attention in order to change that narrative, posting a series of Instagram reels documenting her egg-freezing journey and demystifying this fast-growing type of reproductive care. — Elizabeth Gregory, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2026

Many people are still unaware of how postpartum depression, anxiety and psychosis can show up for birthing parents, so more discussion is needed to demystify these conditions. — Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Siard’s video helps to demystify the technique for those of us who are doing makeup at home in just a few minutes. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for demystify

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