Synonyms of exposes

exposes

verb

present tense third-person singular of expose

1

as in uncovers

to reveal the true nature of

a well-researched article that exposes the UFO story as a hoax

Synonyms & Similar Words

• uncovers
• discloses
• unmasks
• demolishes
• debunks
• discredits
• tells
• undresses
• shows up
• unveils
• blows the whistle on
• nails
• disproves
• uncloaks
• divulges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• masks
• disguises
• conceals
• hides
• secretes
• camouflages
• cloaks
• veils

2

as in reveals

to make known (as information previously kept secret)

the documentary claims to expose how winners of beauty pageants are really picked

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reveals
• discloses
• discovers
• uncovers
• tells
• announces
• divulges
• unmasks
• unveils
• shares
• spills
• bares
• brings to light
• leaks
• publishes
• goes public (with)
• confides
• lets on (about)
• uncloaks
• proclaims
• advertises
• betrays
• unbosoms
• informs
• spills the beans (about)
• debunks
• declares
• acknowledges
• confesses
• relates
• unearths
• promulgates
• imparts
• lets the cat out of the bag (about)
• publicizes
• posts
• brings out
• admits
• owns
• communicates
• shows up
• concedes
• broadcasts
• sounds
• unclothes
• blabs
• gives away
• talks
• avows
• blazes
• undrapes
• squeals
• rakes up
• disinters
• placards
• smokes out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conceals
• hides
• covers (up)
• masks
• enshrouds
• cloaks
• shrouds
• camouflages
• disguises
• veils
• obscures
• gilds
• overshadows
• glosses (over)
• varnishes
• darkens
• eclipses
• whitewashes
• shades
• beclouds
• clouds
• overcasts
• befogs
• bedims

3

as in displays

to make known (something abstract) through outward signs

the tight race for the championship exposed one team's mean streak

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reveals
• displays
• shows
• demonstrates
• betrays
• manifests
• evinces
• communicates
• declares
• discloses
• uncovers
• gives away
• bespeaks
• sounds
• announces
• bares
• proclaims
• advertises
• publicizes
• airs
• broadcasts
• uncloaks
• unbosoms
• blazes
• projects
• trumpets
• placards

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misrepresents
• belies
• distorts
• falsifies
• disguises
• twists
• camouflages
• conceals
• hides
• covers
• obscures
• masks
• gilds
• occludes
• garbles
• glosses (over)
• varnishes
• whitewashes
• veils
• counterfeits

4

as in shows

to present so as to invite notice or attention

I didn't want to expose my ignorance in front of the others, so I kept silent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• displays
• shows
• exhibits
• unveils
• flashes
• announces
• produces
• flaunts
• waves
• reveals
• shows off
• struts
• parades
• advertises
• lays out
• proclaims
• sports
• discovers
• brandishes
• divulges
• uncovers
• publicizes
• flourishes
• disports
• unmasks
• tells (of)
• heralds
• airs
• posts
• bares
• broadcasts
• sounds
• trumpets
• blazes
• talks (about)
• placards
• uncloaks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• masks
• disguises
• conceals
• hides
• covers
• obscures
• camouflages
• curtains
• occludes
• shrouds
• veils
• enshrouds
• occults

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exposes

This temporary crisis also exposes a broader concern, experts say. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Every executive now expects to interrogate data conversationally, which exposes every quality gap in real time. — Gopichand Mannava, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

As the truth slowly emerges, the tragedy exposes deep divisions, secrets, and tensions that challenge the bonds of the entire community. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

The Air Force is also pursuing production while developmental testing continues, an approach the GAO says exposes the program to further cost and schedule risk. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

The English Understand Wool is skillful, funny, and exposes, through twists and turns, the quirks and peculiarities of the privileged, of celebrity, and the publishing world. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

The first night, one date ends with an awkward non-kiss, and two more fall apart when a scheduling mix-up exposes Roy’s scheme. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

Enes Kanter Freedom exposes Natasha Cloud's profane tirade after WNBA ejection. — FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

This simply exposes the true motivation of some who have advocated opposition to this transaction. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026