DEMYSTIFY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

demystify

verb

(ˌ)dē-ˈmi-stə-ˌfī

Definition of demystify

as in to explain

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

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Recent Examples of demystify All in attendance—whether new to the brand or eager to discover something—simply wanted a conversational experience to demystify the scientific aspect that backs the brand’s formulas. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for demystify

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Kelly said she was impressed by Sand’s ability to not only answer complex policy questions off the cuff but also to explain the context of the issue for others in the audience who might not have been as familiar.

— Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
Faulk explained the section from the Old Applehill Road to Douglas Street is considered a limited access highway because the state does not want businesses creating their own access points.

— Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of explain

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For good or ill, the film also refrains from forcing Uta to ever clarify her sexuality or choose one partner over the other.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Now, the former employees, as well as OpenAI, have issued additional statements to clarify their sides of the story.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of clarify

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More broadly, the expansion illustrates how advanced technology, industrial investment and acquisition reform are increasingly interconnected in modern defence planning.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
However, its premise also illustrates the very ideological hypocrisy that has alienated much of the public from the press.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustrate

Verb

There, local fishermen demonstrated their sustainable crayfish harvesting process, and as a spectacular touch, the helicopter lifted one of the crayfish tanks straight out of the ocean, giving our client a dramatic view of the abundant catch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
French youths have been demonstrating over poor conditions at school buildings, and analysts expect unrest to intensify after a teenager’s hand was blown off by a riot police sting grenade.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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