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

• clarify
• clear (up)
• construe
• demonstrate
• elucidate
• explain
• explicate
• expound
• get across
• illuminate
• illustrate
• interpret
• simplify
• spell out
• unriddle

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

This demystifies executive pay and fosters trust among employees. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024

In an effort to compete with wines from Europe, some thought focusing on the grape variety would demystify wines for consumers and show the quality of American wines. —Lauren Sommer, NPR, 9 Sep. 2024

This book, first published in 2001 and now reissued and updated, demystifies everything. —The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Sep. 2024

Actionable Steps For Enterprise Decision-Makers • Educate and inform: Invest in AI literacy programs for employees and stakeholders to demystify the technology. —Bars Juhasz, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above