Synonyms of expose

15 similar words

Another word for expose is reveal. Other synonyms of expose are unveil, uncover, unfold, betray and uncloak.

Synonyms and similar words for expose

bareTo uncover; to reveal.
bewrayTo reveal or disclose and show the presence or true character of, especially if unintentionally or incidentally, or...
betrayTo mislead; to expose to inconvenience not foreseen; to lead into error or sin.
display
find outTo discover or expose (someone) as disobedient, dishonest, etc.
lay bareTo expose to view, reveal, uncover.
nake ScotlandTo make naked; to bare.
revealTo communicate that which could not be known or discovered without divine or supernatural instruction.
show
uncloakTo remove a cloak or cover from; to deprive of a cloak or cover; to unmask; to reveal.
uncoverTo show openly; to disclose; to reveal.
unfoldTo lay open to view or contemplation; to bring out in all the details, or by successive development; to reveal.
unveilTo remove a veil from; to uncover; to reveal something hidden.
luster obsolete
open obsolete

verb To reveal; to uncover; to make visible; to bring to light.
verb To subject photographic film to light, thereby recording an image.
verb To submit to an active (mostly dangerous) substance, such as radiation, a chemical, or any other stress.

What is another word for expose?: Expose has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as reveal, unveil, uncover, unfold, betray, uncloak, show and display.
What does expose mean?: Expose means to reveal; to uncover; to make visible; to bring to light.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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