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EXPOSING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Exposing.

Exposing - as a noun

The exposure of an impostor or a fraud

Example: "He published an expose of the graft and corruption in city government"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unmasking16

Exposing - as a verb

Expose or make accessible to some action or influence

Example: "Expose your students to art"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
subject18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

Example: "The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van gogh had sold"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11bring outdisclose11discover14divulge12give awaylet onlet outreveal9uncover12unwrap11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tell4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To show, make visible or apparent

Example: "The metropolitan museum is exhibiting goya's works this month"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
display13exhibit19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
show10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body

Example: "Uncover your belly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
uncover12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reveal to view as by removing a cover

Example: "The curtain rose to disclose a stunning set"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disclose11uncover12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring outreveal9unveil9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endanger10peril7scupper13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affect14bear onbear uponimpact12touch10touch on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Expose to light, of photographic film

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
subject18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas

Example: "The physicist debunked the psychic's claims"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debunk13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blackguard20guy7jest atlaugh atmake funpoke funrib5ridicule11roast5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Abandon by leaving out in the open air

Example: "The infant was exposed by the teenage mother"

Example Sentences

"The exposing sun left her with a deep tan."
"He suffered from an exposing wardrobe malfunction on stage."
"The documentary featured exposing interviews with whistleblowers."
"Her revealing dress was quite exposing and gained attention."
"The artist created an exposing sculpture that highlighted societal issues."
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Word Game Points

Is EXPOSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, exposing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXPOSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is EXPOSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, exposing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPOSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is EXPOSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, exposing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPOSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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