EXPOSE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EXPOSE?

Need another word that means the same as “expose”? Find 32 synonyms and 30 related words for “expose” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Expose” are: display, exhibit, disclose, uncover, endanger, peril, queer, scupper, break, bring out, discover, divulge, give away, let on, let out, reveal, unwrap, debunk, lay bare, bare, leave unprotected, make vulnerable, make subject, subject, lay open, introduce, flash, show, manifest, unveil, unmask, unmasking

Expose as a Noun

Definitions of "Expose" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “expose” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The exposure of an impostor or a fraud.

Synonyms of "Expose" as a noun (1 Word)

unmasking

The exposure of an impostor or a fraud.

Usage Examples of "Expose" as a noun

• He published an expose of the graft and corruption in city government.

Expose as a Verb

Definitions of "Expose" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “expose” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• To show, make visible or apparent.
• Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position.
• Reveal to view as by removing a cover.
• Disclose to view as by removing a cover.
• Make (something embarrassing or damaging) public.
• Subject (photographic film) to light when operating a camera.
• Leave (a child) in the open to die.
• Make (something) visible by uncovering it.
• Cause someone to be vulnerable or at risk.
• Expose or make accessible to some action or influence.
• Publicly and indecently display one's genitals.
• Introduce someone to (a subject or area of knowledge.
• Abandon by leaving out in the open air.
• Remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body.
• Reveal the true, objectionable nature of (someone or something.
• Expose to light, of photographic film.
• Expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas.
• Make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret.

Synonyms of "Expose" as a verb (31 Words)

bare	Lay bare. Bare your feelings.
break	Break down literally or metaphorically. His voice is breaking he should no longer sing in the choir.
bring out	Be accompanied by.
debunk	Reduce the inflated reputation of (someone. She debunks all the usual rubbish about acting.
disclose	Disclose to view as by removing a cover. He cleared away the grass and disclosed a narrow opening descending into the darkness.
discover	Make a discovery. They contain some secrets which Time will discover.
display	Attract attention by displaying some body part or posing of animals. Both players displayed a great deal of spirit.
divulge	Make known (private or sensitive information. I do not want to divulge my plans at the moment.
endanger	Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position. He was driving in a manner likely to endanger life.
exhibit	Give an exhibition of to an interested audience. He exhibits a great talent.
flash	Make a conspicuous display of (something) so as to impress or attract attention. The screen flashed up a menu.
give away	Perform for an audience.
introduce	Introduce. The programme is a bid to introduce opera to the masses.
lay bare	Impose as a duty, burden, or punishment.
lay open	Impose as a duty, burden, or punishment.
leave unprotected	Transmit (knowledge or skills.
let on	Cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition.
let out	Consent to, give permission.
make subject	Engage in.
make vulnerable	Amount to.
manifest	Record in a ship s manifest. The ghost manifests each year on the same day.
peril	Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position. Jonathon perilled his life for love of David.
reveal	Cause or allow (something) to be seen. God rarely reveal his plans for Mankind.
scupper	Wait in hiding to attack.
show	Show in or as in a picture. She showed her talent for cooking.
subject	Bring (a person or country) under one’s control or jurisdiction, typically by using force. He did not want to subject himself to the judgments of his superiors.
uncover	Remove all or part of one’s clothes to show one’s body. He uncovered the face of the dead man.
unmask	Reveal the true nature of. The trial unmasked him as a complete charlatan.
unveil	Remove the cover from. The Princess unveiled a plaque.
unwrap	Remove the outer cover or wrapping of. I began to unwrap my presents.

Usage Examples of "Expose" as a verb

• At low tide the sands are exposed.
• He has been exposed as a liar and a traitor.
• Many newcomers are exposing themselves to injury.
• The man exposed himself in the subway.
• The situation exposed a conflict within the government.
• Students were exposed to statistics in high school.
• Expose the blanket to sunshine.
• The infant was exposed by the teenage mother.

Associations of "Expose" (30 Words)

authenticate	Establish the authenticity of something. It only accepts commands from users who have authenticated as clients.
confide	Reveal in private tell confidentially. The property of others confided to their care was unjustifiably risked.
conspicuously	In a way that attracts notice or attention. The signs were conspicuously displayed inside the restaurant.
debunk	Reduce the inflated reputation of (someone. Comedy takes delight in debunking heroes.
denudation	The removal of covering.
denude	Strip (something) of its covering, possessions, or assets. Denude a forest.
disclose	Disclose to view as by removing a cover. He cleared away the grass and disclosed a narrow opening descending into the darkness.
disclosed	Made known (especially something secret or concealed. The disclosed purpose of their wicked plan.
disclosure	A fact, especially a secret, that is made known. A judge ordered the disclosure of the government documents.
display	Attract attention by displaying some body part or posing of animals. National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship.
divulge	Make known (private or sensitive information. I do not want to divulge my plans at the moment.
evince	Give expression to. The news stories evinced the usual mixture of sympathy and satisfaction.
excavation	A site that is being or has been excavated. The methods of excavation have to be extremely rigorous.
exhibit	An exhibition. Many exhibits including the cockpit voice recordings will be produced in court.
expatiate	Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing. She expatiated on working class novelists.
exposure	A representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format. She took her life for fear of exposure as a spy.
express	Serve as a means for expressing something. With a diplomatic smile she expressed herself more subtly.
expressionism	A style of painting, music, or drama in which the artist or writer seeks to express the inner world of emotion rather than external reality.
giveaway	An unintentional disclosure. The Patriots have 16 takeaways and two giveaways during their five game winning streak.
impart	Bestow (a quality. The teachers imparted a great deal of knowledge to their pupils.
overexposure	Excessive exposure, especially to something harmful. Louis feared media overexposure might damage his career.
reveal	Make visible. God rarely reveal his plans for Mankind.
revealing	(of an item of clothing) allowing more of the wearer’s body to be seen than is usual. A revealing radio interview.
revelation	The last book of the New Testament recounting a divine revelation of the future to St John. Seeing them play at international level was a revelation.
shallowness	The quality of lacking physical depth. The shallowness of the characters left the movie flat.
uncover	Make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret. Further evidence has been uncovered.
unveil	Remove the cover from. The Princess unveiled a plaque.
unwrap	Remove the wrapping from (a package. I began to unwrap my presents.