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

Those who have benefited from public-service careers can mentor, sponsor and coach the next generation, demystifying civil-service exams and opening professional networks. — Aldrin Rafael Bonilla, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026

Designed to demystify digital information processing, Eames’s environment made computation into an immersive experience. — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Even as the sense of a hazy disturbance in the force lingers, Burkholder’s approximately three-minute statement at least demystified some of the curious situation. — Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Either way, scientists anticipate finding traces of Mars on Phobos, making the samples an irresistible two-for-one that should help demystify planetary and moon formation. — Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 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